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| | ADAMS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1837: Thomas Adams, Shipwright. As seen in the Queenborough, Sheppey,Kent marriages 1837 to 1879 in Regsiter Order, marriage of his daughter Sarah Ann to William Callaway. Contributor unknown. |
| | AINSWORTH | William | Shipwright | 1771: William Ainsworth, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1771 in Whippingham, Isle ofWight. No other information given. |
| | AMNER | George | Shipwright | 1791: George Amner, shipwright. Born about 1791, Sheerness, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 50yrs, living in Sheerness Kent with wife Margaret 45yrs (born Minster, Kent). Children: Joshua 15yrs; Carolin 14yrs; Selina 11yrs; Lavenia 7yrs; Jemima 4yrs. 1851: George is 59yrs, living in Rose Street Sheerness. Wife Margaret is 56yrs. Children: Selina 21yrs; Lavenia 16yrs; Jemima 14yrs. Grandson Thomas Amner 4yrs. Lodger Charles Jackson 20yrs (labourer). Contact Cheryl |
| | AMNER | George | Shipwright | 1826: George Amner, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1826-27, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 14yrs, apprentice to master shipwright Thomas Luslett in Gillingham, Kent. Can’t find him on other census?. |
| | AMNER | George | Shipwright | 1783: George Amner, shipwright. Born about 1783, Harwich, Essex, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 68yrs, visiting his son George Amner (Jnr) who is living at Kings Head Street, Harwich. George Timperley Amner (Jnr) 33yrs, a cooper (born about 1818,Harwich). His wife Celia nee Webb , 34yrs (born Suffolk). George and Celia married 11 June 1845, Ipswich-Suffolk. Children listed: Celia 5yrs; Edward 3yrs; William 7mths infant. Contact Cheryl |
| | AMNER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1845: Thomas Amner, shipwright. Daughter Elizabeth married David HUMPHREY 23 Nov 1845, Minster-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by |
| | AMNER | Wharton | Shipwright | 1837: Wharton Amner, shipwright. Daughter Mary Ann married Charles WARD 10 July 1837, Frindsbury-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by |
| | ANDERSON | John | Shipwright | 1804: John Anderson, shipwright. Baptized at Deptford in 1804. Parents: Richard and Isabella Anderson. After serving an apprenticeship at Deptford, he became a Shipwright based there. John & his wife Jane had four children baptized at Deptford. Contact Judy by |
| | ANDERSON | Richard | Shipwright | 1763: Richard Anderson, shipwright. Born at Gravesend in 1763 (son of Richard Anderson and Eunice Child). In 1778 he was apprenticed to a Shipwright at Chatham Dockyard and served a seven-year apprenticeship at Chatham, Sheerness and Woolwich. Once qualified, he married and settled at Deptford with his wife Isabella: their ten children were all baptized at Deptford. In 1805 Richard was promoted to "Foreman Afloat" and in 1822 to "Foreman of the Yard"(i.e. Deptford Dockyard). Isabella died in 1826. Richard retired in 1828 and continued to live at Deptford until his death there in 1837. Contact Judy by |
| | ANDERSON | William | Shipwright | 1828: William Anderson, shipwright. Born at Deptford in 1806 (son of Richard and Isabella Anderson). In 1828 he married Elizabeth Sarah Riddall at Southwark, Surrey: they had five children. Until 1834 William was a Shipwright, based at Deptford: he then worked for the Excise Service until 1841, when he resumed the occupation of Shipwright, again based at Deptford. He and Elizabeth Sarah both died at Deptford, he in 1873 and she in 1878. Contact Judy by |
| | ARAM | William | Shipwright | 1825: William Aram, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1824-25, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 16yrs, at Aramis Place & Row, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr. Mother: Maria, a publican. |
| | ARIES | James | Shipwright | 1794: James Aries, shipwright. Born 1794 in Deptford, Kent, England. He married Catherine Maria Randfield the 27th of September 1815. They lived in the Burough of Greenwich next to the Thames River in England. He worked as a Shipwright and had seven (7) children: James (22 Mar 1818); Ann Charlotte (6 Apr 1821); Mary Ann (6 Apr 1821); Sabina Amelia (20 May 1825); James Thomas (12 Jun 1828); Samuel William (27 Jan 1833); and Catherine Sarah ( 1835). James trained his sons in the skill of building and Samuel William went on to own a large building company in England with many employees and household servants. James died at the age of 65 on13 Aug1859 in Deptford, Kent, England and was buried in Brockley Cemetery Plot No 184. Contact DeeAnn by |
| | ARNETT (HARNETT) | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Harnet, shipwright. Born about 1786, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 55yrs, living in Gillingham with wife Sarah 45yrs (born Kent). |
| | AVENT | Edmund | Shipwright | 1798: Edmund Avent, shipwright. Born about 1798, Stoke Dameral, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edmund as 53yrs, at 73 George Street, Stoke Damerel. Wife: Mary A. 49yrs born Stoke Damerel. Sons: John23yrs (Shipwright) & George 15yrs (see Blacksmiths of Devon). See census 1851 for other children listed. |
| | AVENT | John | Shipwright | 1828: John Avent, shipwright. Born about 1828, Stoke Dameral, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 23yrs, at 73 George Street, Stoke Damerel. Parents Edmund & Mary (Shipwright). Brother George 15yrs(see Blacksmiths of Devon). |
| | AVENT | Samuel | Shipwright | 1825: Samuel Avent , shipwright apprentice. Born about 1825-26, Devon, England. The 1841 UK censuslists Samuel as 15yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Parents: Thomas & Ann. |
| | BACKHAM (BAACHAM) | Robert | Shipwright | 1816: Robert Backham ( Baackham), shipwright. Born about 1816 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists Robert as 25yrs, living in Northfleet, Kent with wife Mary 20yrs (born Kent). Name spelt as Baackham on census. |
| | BAGLEY | William | Shipwright | 1796: William Bagley, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 45yrs, living in Northfleet, Kent with wife Mary 40yrs. Children: Eliza 29yrs, George 3yrs, George 45yrs (a painter). |
| | BAILEY | Thomas | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1798: Thomas Bailey, shipwright. Born about 1798 in Devon, England. The 1841 Uk census lists Thomas as 49yrs, living at 12 Tin Street Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 47yrs (born evon). |
| | BAKER | James | Shipwright | 1798: James Baker, shipwright. Born about 1798 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 43yrs, living in Sutton Place, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Elizabeth 44yrs. |
| | BAKER | William | Shipwright | 1791: William Baker, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists William as 50yrs living in the Plymouth parish of St. Charles the Martyr with wife Hannah 45yrs (born Devon). |
| | BAKER | William | Shipwright | 1796: William Baker, shipwright, superintendant. Born about 1796, Sheerness, kent, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 55yrs, widower, living in Wood Street, Sheerness. |
| | BALL | Samuel | Shipwright | 1825: Samuel Ball 16yrs, shipwright. Born about 1825 in Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Samuel as 16yrs, living at Narrow Bone Slip, Plymouth Parish St Charles the Martyr with his parents Samuel & Maria Ball. |
| | BANNISTER | James | Shipwright | 1736: James Bannister, shipwright. Born in Bretherton, Lancashire 1736. A shipwright from at least 1761 to 1822. Contact Sandy at |
| | BANNISTER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1781: Thomas Bannister, shipwright. Born Much Hoole, Lancashire 1781. A shipwright from at least 1802 to 1868. Contact Sandy at |
| | BANNISTER | William | Shipwright | 1702: William Bannister, shipwright. Born in Bretherton, Lancashire 1702. A shipwright from at least 1730 to 1776. Contact Sandy at |
| | BARNABY | John (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1820: John Barnaby (Jnr), shipwright. Born 1820-1821. Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 20yrs, living in Gillingham. See Shipwrights Index for father John (born 1791) and mother Elizabeth. |
| | BARNABY | John (Snr) | Shipwright | 1790: John Barnaby (Snr), shipwright. Born 1790-1791, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 50yrs, living in Gillingham with wife Elizabeth 50yrs (born Kent) and son John Barnaby 20yrs (shipwright). |
| | BARRY | John | Shipwright | 1816: John Barry, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent. |
| | BARWICK | John | Shipwright | 1863: John Barwick, shipwright. Married at Akaroa New Zealand, 1863 to Elizabeth Donnett. Contact Anne by. |
| | BASKETT | William | Shipwright | 1833: William Baskett, master shipwright. Born: 1833 East Cowes, Isle of Wight. From 1861-1871 was Leading Master of Shipwrights, Dockyards, Isle of Sheppey. Died: Dec 1916. Wife: Ellen Coppinger born Isle of Wight. Both buried at Halfway Cemetery, Sheerness. Contact Ann at |
| | BAZLEY | William | Shipwright | 1830: William Bazley, shipwright. Born about 1830 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 21yrs, living at 15 Prospect Row, Devonport with his parents and siblings.Parents Samuel & Eliz. Brothers Joseph & John are Blacksmiths (see Blacksmiths of Devon Index). |
| | BEED | Robert | Shipwright | 1830: Robert Beed, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1830-1831,Steynton, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 20yrs, apprentice to master shipwright James Thomas at Hubberston, Pembrokeshire. |
| | BENNETT | Alfred Alexander | Shipwright | 1863: Alfred Alexander Bennett, shipwright. Born 1863, Penryn, Cornwell, England. Parents: Alfred Alexander Bennett & Alice. Alfred married Amelia Fanny (Gillard?). Contact Tracey by |
| | BENNETT | George | Shipwright | 1816: George Bennett , shipwright. Born about 1816 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 25yrs, living in Northfleet, Kent with wife Mary 20yrs (born - not in Kent) and sons George 5yrs; Frederick 2yrs; and Edward 8 months infant. |
| | BENNETT | William | Shipwright | 1816: William Bennett , shipwright. Born about 1816 in England (not in Kent) . The 1841 UK census lists William as 25yrs, living in Greenich, Woolich, Kent with wife Sarah 20yrs (not born in Kent). |
| | BILBE | Thomas | Shipwright | 1810: Thomas Bilbe, shipwright. Born 1810-1811, ?Aylesford North, Northfleet, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 30yrs, living in Aylesford North, wife Jane 25yrs (born Aylesford, Kent). Also listed is Thomas Bilbe 25yrs (born ?Aylesford North). |
| | BLACKMAN | William | Shipwright | 1806: William Blackman, shipwright. Born 1806-1807 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as ?34yrs living in New Road, Northfleet, Kent with wife Mary 29yrs (born Kent) and children William 5yrs; Elizabeth 5yrs; Frederick 1yr. |
| | BLACKMOORE | William | Shipwright | 1810: William Blackmore, shipwright. Born about 1810, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 31yrs, at New Road, Northfleet, Kent; with wife Mary 25yrs (born Kent). Children:William 5yrs; Elizabeth 3yrs; Frederick 1yr infant. All born in Kent. |
| | BLATCHFORD | William | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1826: William Blatchford , shipwright. Born about 1826, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 15yrs, living in Woolster Street, Plymouth Parish of St. Charles the Martyr with his mother Mary 55yrs and sister Elizabeth 15yrs. |
| | BOND | William | Shipwright | 1766: William Bond, shipwright. Born about 1766, Deptford London, Marriage to Sarah Acton on 2nd May 1786 at Depford St Paul, William was a Shipwright t Deptford Docks 1786-1841. Contact Noel by |
| | BOOTYMAN | John | Shipwright | 1790: John Bootyman, shipwright. Born 1790-1791, Devon, England. The 1841UK census lists John as 50yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Wife: Margaret 50yrs (born Devon). 1841 Census shows him as a ship builder. |
| | BOWDEN | William | Shipwright | 1779: William Bowden, shipwright superintendant. Born about 1779, Kingston, CON. The 1851 UK census lists William as 72yrs, at 29 Princess St, Devonport. Widower. See Blacksmiths Index for son Theodosius BOWDEN 22yrs. |
| | BRETT ? | Barney | Shipwright | 1820: Barney Brett?, shipwright. Born 1820-1821 parish of Whippingham, Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census ;ists him as 20yrs in Chapel Street, Whippingham. Father ?Ernest 50yrs; mother Elizabeth 50yrs. Siblings: Sarah 15yrs; Betsy 15yrs; Charles 5yrs |
| | BREWER | James | Shipwright |
1808: James Brewer, shipwright apprentice. Born 1808-1809 in Exminster, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 42yrs, living in Alphington Rd, Alphngton, Devon with wife Harriett 39yrs (born Ditcheat, Somerset). |
| | BRIGGS | William | Shipwright | 1800: William Briggs, shipwright. Born 1800-1801 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The 1851 UK Census lists him as 50yrs, living at East Lane, Sheerness with wife Sophia 46yrs. Children listed: Charlotte Johnson (married daughter)20yrs; Hannah Petre? (married daughter) 17yrs; son Thomas 11yrs. Grandson: John Johnson 4yrs & James Johnson 2yrs. |
| | BRIGHT | James Frank | Shipwright | 1863 : James Frank Bright, shipwright. Born about 1863 in Chillerton, Isle of Wight. The 1881 census lists him as 18yrs old, living at 57 Bellevue Road, Northwood, West Cowes with Aunt Esther Ward 44yrs & uncle Edward Ward 49yrs (a sawyer). Cousins: Samuel.A. Ward 7yrs, Amy Ward 3yrs. (RG11/1172 Page 12. Parish of St. Marys’s, West Cowes). The 1891 census: James F. is 29yrs, a shipwright, living at 3, Shaldon Cottage, Fellows Road, Northwood, West Cowes. Wife: Kate 25yrs born West Cowes. Daughters: Florence Bright 3yrs & Lynda Bright 10mths infant, both born West Cowes. Also listed is brother-in-law: Walter Spencer 18yrs,single man, boat builder. Sister-in-law: Jessie Spencer 20yrs, single. (Rg12/885 Page 26 Parish of St. Marys’s, West Cowes). |
| | BROON | Henry | Shipwright | 1790: Henry Broon, shipwright. Born 1790-1791, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living at Monmouth Street, Topsham; with Sarah 45yrs (born Devon). I have no other information. |
| | BUD (BEED) | Robert | Shipwright | 1830: Robert Budd (or Beed), apprentice Shipwright. Born 1830-1831 in Steynton, Pembrokshire,Wales. The 1851 census for Wales lists him as ?18yrs lodging with master shipwright James Thomas 53yrs & his wife Damaris 60yrs. |
| | BUTLER | George | Shipwright | 1820: George Butler (Shipwright). Son William Butler, born 1821 at Gravesend, England. (shipwright). No other details. |
| | CAMPBELL | George | Shipwright | 1820: George Campbell, shipwright. Born 1820-1821, in Ken, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Greenwich, Woolich, Kent; with wife Jane 20yrs borm Kent. |
| | CANN | Alfred Benj. | Shipwright | 1867: Alfred Benj. Cann, shipwright. Born 1867 in Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales. Alfred was the son of Samuel Cann (b. 1828 Appledore) and Mary May Kingdon, in 1889 he marries Jane Byatt White in Bideforf Devon . In 1891 he and his wife are living with his father in Newport. The census shows both Alfred and Samuel are shipwrights, in 1911 he is still in Newport and shown on the census as a shipwright. The 1911 census shows that he is still a shipwright in Newportt and that his son T. Alfred Cann b. Newport in 1891 is now an apprentice shipwright . Contact David by |
| | CANN | Samuel | Shipwright | 1790: Samuel Cann, shipwright. Born 1790, Landkey, Devon, England. Baptised 03 March 1791 in Northam parish church. Samuel was the son of William & Mary Cann. The 1841 UK census lists Samuel Cann as 40yrs, living in Back Lane Barnstaple, Devon with wife Eleanor nee May 50yrs (born Devon). Samuel and Eleanor May married 18 February 1815 at Northam parish church. Children: Margaret 20yrs; Eliza 15yrs; Ellen 15yrs; Samuel 14yrs. Devon on the 1851 census he is a ships Carpenter. In 1851 Samuel is ?61yrs a ships carpenter, still at Barnstaple. Census states married but Eleanor not listed here. Children: Margaret 31yrs, unmarried; Ellen 24yrs, unmarried. Granddaughter Susan Giddy 5yrs; Grandson William Cann 2yrs. Samuel died in 1852 aged 62yrs. NOTE: The contributor Dave, points out that hat the 1841 census shows incorrect ages for Samuel and Eleanor. Contact David by |
| | CANN | Samuel Thomas | Shipwright | 1828: Samuel Thomas Cann, shipwright, ships carpenter. Born1828 in Appledore Devon, England and baptised 13 July 1828 in Northam Parish Church. Samuel was the son of shipwright Samuel Cann (born 1790)_& Elinor May. 1841 U.K. Census he is living in Back Lane, Barnstaple, Devon with parents Samuel & Elenor & siblings. 16 July 1848 he marries Mary Kingdon at Holy Trinity Church Barnstaple. 1851 census he is living at 7 Westacott Row Barnstaple with wife Mary age 25, son William 7months & sister in law Elizabeth Kingdon– He is a ship’s carpenter. In the 1861-1901 censuses – still working as a shipright. 1861 census he is living at 51 Monument St Stoke Demeril, Devon b. 1825 Appledore living with wife Mary (b 1827 Fremington) William J. (b. 1855 Barnstaple), Sam TM (b.1854 Barnstaple) , Edward GM (B. 1856 Gloucester), Mary H. (b. 1858 Boscastle) & Frederick RM (1860 Plymouth). 1871 census he is living at 90 Dolphin St Newport, Mon. B Appledore Abt 1829 with wife Mary( b 1828) & 5 children incl. Paulina (b.1863 Cardiff) & Alfred Benj (b. 1867 Newport) 1881 census at 90 Dolphin St b 1828 Appledore living with wife Mary b 1825 , Paulina & Alfred & grandson Samuel b.1881 Newport 1890 widowed. 1891 census Dolphin St Sam b 1828 Wrafton with Cousin Trevmin? Cann (Single female b. 1860 Appledore, Cousin James White b 1829 Tortland? 1829 & Jane Tury? niece b 1884 Newport also occupying 2 rooms Sam's son Alfred & his family. Subscribers comment – do not know why Sam states b. Wrafton (which is a small village near Barnstaple) . Oct- Dec quarter 1897 Sam Marries Lydia Hartwell in Bideford Devon. 1901 census living at 25 Bolt Street Newport - Samuel T M Cann B Appledore abt 1829 Living with wife Lydia b 1848 Appledore. Oct-Dec quarter 1907 Samuel Thomas Cann B abt 1831 age 76 died in Newport Mon. Note I am aware of certain date & place discrepancies between censuses & believe these are due to the vagaries of the time. Contact David by |
| | CANN | Thomas Alfred | Shipwright | 1890: Thomas Alfred Cann,shipwright. Born1890 in Appledore Devon, England. Thomas was the son of shipwright Alfred Benjamin Cann (born 1867) and Jane Byatt White. By the 1901 U.K. census he is living in at 17 Raglan St. Newport Monmouthshire Wales, with his parents and siblings . In 1911 census he is still living in Newport with parents and siblings now at 48 Mendalgief Road– he is now an apprentice shipwright. In 1913 he marries Mary Elizabeth Newport and they have 2 children Gwendoline Mary b.1916 Newport and Alfred Howard b. 1919 . Per the 1947 Kelly’s Directory of Newport Thomas Alfred Cann is a shipwright. In 1954 he died at St Woolos hospital Newport ( per the England and Wales National Probate Calendar(1858-1966). Contact David by |
| | CARNE | Robert | Shipwright | 1832: Robert Carne, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1832 in Plymouth, Devon. The 1841 Ukc ensus lists him as 9yrs, living with his father Thomas (shipwright) at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr. The 1851 census lists him as 19yrs, living at Exeter Street with father Thomas 55yrs (widower) and sister Amelia Carne21yrs. |
| | CARNE | Thomas | Shipwright | 1796: Thomas Carne, shipwright, journeyman. Born about 1796, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with son Robert 9yrs born Devon. No mention of wife or state of marital status. Living in same address as Caserley Family. The 1851 census lists Thomas as 55yrs,widower. Also listed is daughter Amelia Carne 21yrs (born Devon) and Robert 19yrs (shipwright). |
| | CARR (KERR) | Walter | Shipwright | 1801: Walter Carr (Kerr), shipwright. Born 1801, at Tweedmouth, Northumberland (was Co. Durham), England. Parents: Robert Kerr and Jane Weatherhead. In 1813 he began work at Deptford, Kent, before serving an apprenticeship there and becoming a Shipwright. In 1824 he married Catherine Osborne at Newington, Surrey and they had seven children. Walter lived at Deptford all his adult life except for a year or two c1840 when he was at Sheerness, Kent, due to Deptford Dockyard being refurbished. Walter retired in 1865, by then an Inspector of Shipwrights and died at Deptford in 1881, six years after Catherine. Listed also under KERR. Contact Judy by |
| | CARYL | James Jabez | Shipwright | 1824: James Jabez Caryl, shipwright. Born about 1824 in Warrington, Lancashire. His parents where John and Sarah Caryl. 1841: he is at 19 Warren Street, Liverpool as an Apprentice Shipwright. James married Sarah Ramsden on 4th January 1847 at the Wesleyan Chapel, Pitt Street, Liverpool. The 1851 lists him as 27yrs, at 10 Ross Terrace, Liverpool; with wife Sarah 29yrs. Children: Grace.C.1yr old infant and James. J. Caryl 2 month old infant. Mother-in-law: Sarah Ramsden, widow, 69yrs, poulterer. 1861-1871: Shipwright at 25 Mornington Street, Liverpool. In 1881 James J. was an unemployed shipwright, living at Coca Rooms 131 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool which was managed by one of his sons,Edward Caryl. James died 1895 aged 71yrs, See Shipwrights, Brass workers, Farriers, Blacksmiths, Whitesmiths, Brass workers & Ironworkers Indexes for relatives. Information sent by anonymous researcher. |
| | CHAPMAN | William | Shipwright | 1781: William Chapman, shipwright, journeyman. Born about 1781, place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60 yrs, at 14 Tin Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr; with wife Phillippa 50yrs (born Devon). |
| | CLARK | Richard Henry | Shipwright | 1855: Richard Henry Clark, Shipwright. Born about 1855 in Strood, Kent, England. The 1861 UK census llists Richard Henry as 6yrs, living in New Hamsptead Road, Marylebone, London. Father Son of Richard D. Clark is a waiter in a hotel (born 1829, Buckinghamshire) and Eliza (Born 1831,Midlesex). In 1871 the family is living in Wakefield Road, ?Brekenham and Richard has a sister Harriet 12yrs. 1881 Richard Henry is ?30yrs, a chef in Deal, Kent. 1891: Richard is 36yrs, a shipwright living at 8 Seymour Road, Chatham with wife Emily Alice nee Hayward 35yrs (born Canterbury Kent). They married in Marylebone 1876. Children: Agnes.L. 13yrs; Harreit.E. 6yrs ; Edwin.J. 3yrs; William Henry 1yrs infant. 1901: Richard is 44yrs, a widower, living at 5 Seymour Road, Chatham, Kent. Children: Agnes.L. 23yrs,unmarried; Harriet.E. 16yrs; Edwin.J. 13yrs; William Henry 11yrs; Annie.M. 8yrs; Robert.J. 6yrs; Grace.V. 3yrs. 1911: Richard is 55yrs, still at 5 Seymour Road, Chatham, Kent. Children: William Henry Clark 21yrs, unmarried (shipwright); Annie Marie Clark 18yrs,unmarried; Robert John Clark 16yrs and Grace Victoria Clark 13yrs. Contact Toni by |
| | CLARK | William Henry | Shipwright | 1890: William Henry Clark, shipwright. Born about 1890, Chatham, Kent, England. The 1911 UK census lists William as 21yrs, living at 5 Seymour Road, Chatham with his father shipwright Richard Henry Clark (55yrs) and siblings Annie Marie Clark 18yrs,unmarried; Robert John Clark 16yrs and Grace Victoria Clark 13yrs. See Shipwrights Index for his parents Richard Henry Clark and Emily Alice nee Hayward plus siblings . Contact Toni by |
| | COATES | James | Shipwright | 1836: James Coates, shipwright. Born about 1836, in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Northfleet, Kent; with wife Elenor ?35yrs. Children: Elenor 15yrs; James 13yrs; William 10yrs; Thomas 6yrs; Mary 4yrs; Martha 1yr infant. |
| | COKE | James | Shipwright | 1781: James Coke, shipwright. Born about 1781, in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at 16b Green Street, Plymouth. Parish, St Charles the Martyr. |
| | COLE/COLES | John | Shipwright | 1786: John Cole/Coles, shipwright. The surname varies between Cole/Coles through out the years. Bapt. 15 Jan 1786 Huntshaw, Devon. Parents William Coles and Ann. Wife Catherine Matthews born Instow, Devon c1784, died 1861. John is listed as a Shipwright on daughter Sarah's marriage certificate in 1840. The 1841 UK census lists John as shipwright, living at Newquay Street, Appledore, with Thomas Brownscombe, 20, blacksmith, Thomas Pile, 20, shipwright, and Henry Wilcoxes [?], 20, sawyer. 1851 same address, ship carpenter, 63, with wife and Richard Gill, visitor, 24, shipwright's apprentice. 1861 Chapel Row, Appledore, Devon, John Cole 74, ship carpenter living with daughter and son-in-law. Next door are James Brownscombe 39, ship smith, with his family and lodgers John Cole 23 ship carpenter apprentice, Jonathan Mill 26 Joiner apprentice and John Essery 27, ship carpenter apprentice. Next door to them are Robert Beare 42 ship carpenter, with wife and family including son William Beare 14, ship carpenter apprentice. Buried Appledore, Devon 11 Oct 1863 aged 78. Free BMD death Bideford Dec. quarter 1863, 5b, 351. Contact Linda by |
| | COLE/COLES | William Henry | Shipwright | 1813: William Cole, shipwright. The surname varies between Cole/Coles through out the years. Baptised 28 March 1813, Northam, Devon, England. Son of John Cole and Catherine Matthews. 1841 Narrow Quay, Appledore, Devon - William Cole 28, shipwright, with wife Priscilla 30 and 2 children. Contact Linda by |
| | COLLINGS | Isaac | Shipwright | 1816: Isaac Collings shipwright. Born about 1816, not in Kent, place not recorded. The1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Geenwich, Woolich, Kent; with wife Ann 30yrs (born Kent) and daughter Ann 6yrs (born Kent). |
| | COLLINGS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1801: Thomas Collings, shipwright. Born about 1801, Churston Ferrers,Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 53yrs, at Galmpton Warboro, Totnes, Devon; with wife Ann 56yrs (born Brixham, Devon). See Blacksmiths Index for Son- in-Law William Hocking. |
| | COLLOM | George | Shipwright | 1815: George Collom,shipwrith. Born 1815,in Devonport. Worked in H.M. Dockyards in Devonport, also in Chatham and Sheerness, Kent. Contact Diana by. |
| | COLLOM | George | Shipwright | 1852: George Collom, shipwright. Born in Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent in 1852 worked as a Shipwright at the Sheerness Naval Dockyards. Contact Diana by. |
| | COLLOM/COLLUM | Richard | Shipwright | 1746: Richard Collom, shipwright. Born 1746 in Fowey, Cornwall, England. Died 1813 in Fowey,Cornwall but lived for some years in Mevagissey where he married Susanna Richards, and where some of his children were born. The last two children were born in Fowey after the family moved back there in about 1786. Contact Diana by. |
| | CONGDON | Samuel | Shipwright | 1824: Samuel Congdon, shipwright, journeyman. Born about 1824, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 17yrs, at 3 Tin Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr; with his father John 50yrs (not born in Devon) and sister ?Mary(unclear) 13yrs (born in Devon). |
| | COOK | Benjamin | Shipwright | 1820: Benjamin Cook, shipwright, journeyman. Born 1820-1821, in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Gasking Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr: with parents Richard & Grace. |
| | COOK | Stephen | Shipwright | 1811: Stephen Cook, shipwright. Born 1811 in Lapford, Devon, England. Christened 18th February 1811. The 1851 census lists him as 35yrs, living at Black Bear Yard, Alverstoke, Hampshire with wife Meloney 40yrs. Children: George 14yrs, James 13yrs, Mary 12yrs, all born Exeter, Devon except for Ester Elizabeth 9yrs (christened 10th January 1841 Geurnsey) and Meloney 7yrs (born Geurnsey). Contact Elissa by . |
| | COOK | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Cook, shipwright. Born about 1786, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 55yrs, at Tavistock Place, Plymouth Paris, St Charles the Martyr. |
| | COOKE | Isaac Richard | Shipwright | 1803: Isaac Richard Cooke, shipwright. Born 1803, Gravesend, Kent. Died 1856. Worked as a shipwright at Gravesend in Kent. He was born and lived in the Gravesend - Milton area all his life. He married Mary Ann Butler (born 1806 Northfleet) in 1823 in Stone by Dartford, Kent. They had at least 10 children including several boys called Isaac Richard although only one survived infancy. Isaac Richard's place of death was at the Clarence Tap in Milton in 1856. He is listed in both 1841 and 1851 as a shipwright. Contact Elissa by. |
| | COOPER | Charles | Shipwright | 1805: Charles Cooper, shipwright. Born 1805 in Sussex. Charles Cooper was one of a family of shipwrights building at Berkeley in 1841. he took over the main yard at Pill in 1862. The yard lay at the head of the creek at Pill and was the only one to have it's own saw pit. He had two sons in the business, John and James . He left the yard to his brother George Cooper who at the time was living in Penarth near Cardiff, George passed the yard over to his younger brother John who worked the yard until 1905 when it closed down. 29 registered Cooper vessels are listed in the booklet "Shipbuilding in the Port of Bristol" published by the National Maritime Museum. Contact Lindsay by |
| | COOPER | George | Shipwright | 1840: George Cooper, shipwright. Born in Sussex, ?when. Inherited the shipyard from his brother Charles Cooper. See entry in this index for sons of George, brother Charles & nephews. Contact Martin by |
| | COOPER | James | Shipwright | 1840: James Cooper, shipwright. Born in Sussex (?when). See entry in this index for his father Charles Cooper (Shipwright), brother John, uncle George Cooper. Contact Martin by |
| | COOPER | John (1) | Shipwright | 1840: John Cooper (1), Shipwright. Born in Sussex (?When). See entry in this index for his father Charles Cooper (Shipwright), brother James, uncle George Cooper. To share information, contact martin by |
| | COOPER | John (2) | Shipwright | 1905: John Cooper, shipwright. Born in Sussex, took over from his father George & worked the yard until 1905 when it closed down. See entry in this index for his father George Cooper (Shipwright),his uncle Charles & cousins John & James Cooper. To share information, contact martin by |
| | CORKE | Charles | Shipwright | 1826: Charles Corke, apprentice shipwright. Born about1826 in Whippingham, Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs living in Whippingham with Sarah Corke 25yrs; Eliza Corke 15yrs. |
| | COUCH | Moses | Shipwright | 1800: Moses Couch, shipwright. Born 1800-1801, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish, St. Charles the Martyr; with wife Joanna 45yrs (born Devon). |
| | COULMAN | William Henry | Shipwright | 1890: William Henry Coulman, shipwright. Wife: Mary Jane. Son: Charles Henry Bapt.15 Jan 1901 at Sheerness, Kent, England. More information required. Contact Cheryl by |
| | COULTON | Thomas | Shipwright | 1777: Thomas Coulton, shipwright. Born about 1777, not in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 64yrs, at West Street, Blue Town, Kent with wife Jane 63yrs(not boen in Kent). |
| | COURTES ? | Samuel | Shipwright | 1791: Samuel Courtes, Shipwright. Born about 1791, place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at Old Town Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr: with wife Elizabeth 50yrs (born-Devon). |
| | COURTNEY | Michael | Shipwright | 1809: Michael Courtney, shipwright. Born about 1809, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 32yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent. |
| | COX | Richard | Shipwright | 1822: Richard Cox, shipwright. Born about 1822, ?Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 19yrs, at Catsdown. Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with parents John 60yrs trade Waterman & Jane 65yrs. |
| | CREBER | William | Shipwright | 1800: William Creber, shipwright, superannuated. Born 1800-1801, Devonpoert, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Bentham’s Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Grace 35yrs (born Devon). Children listed: Richard 15yrs; Selina 15yrs; William 15yrs; James 12yrs; Thomas 10yrs; Samuel 8yrs; Ann 3yrs (born Kent); Henry 1yr infant (born Kent). All other children born ?Devon. The 1851 census Sheppey, Parish of Minster shows William as 52yrs, at Bentham’s Square; Grace Hannah now 58yrs. |
| | CRICKMORE | John | Shipwright | 1826: John Crickmore, shipwright. Born anout 1826 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 26yrs, apprentice shipwright, living in Castel Street, parish of Whipingham. Father: John Crickmore 55yrs,mariner. Mother: Mary 50yrs. |
| | CRIPPS | John | Shipwright | 1816: John Cripps, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with wife Ann 25yrs (born Devon). |
| | CRISP | Thomas | Shipwright | 1816: Thomas Crisp, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Northfleet,Kent. |
| | CRISPIN | Samuel | Shipwright | 1823: Samuel Crispin, shipwright, apprentice. Born about 1823, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 18yrs, at Sutton Place, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr: with his father Walter. |
| | CROOK | John | Shipwright | 1816: John Crook, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Northfleet,Kent; with wife Matilda 25yrs (born Kent) plus William 9yrs; Eliza 7yrs; John 3yrs; James 3months. |
| | CROWLEY | James | Shipwright | 1816: James Crowley, Shipwright. Born about 1816, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent; with Mary Cowley 20yrs (born Ireland). |
| | CUNNINGHAM | George | Shipwright | 1823: George Cunningham, shipwright. Born 1823, Greenwich, Kent, England. Son of Thomas and Sarah Cunningham. The 1851 UK census lists him as 28yrs, living at Willow Cottage, Woolwich, (HM Dockyards), Kent. Also listed is his mother Sarah 68yrs, widow. Siblings: Sarah Cunningham 33yrs; Charlotte Cunningham 30yrs. Nieces: Charlotte Martin 7yrs and Mary Pratt 10mths infant. In 1861 George is 38yrs, living at 19 Henry Street, Woolwich; with his unmarried sister Sarah Cunningham 42yrs. Niece: Charlotte (Martin)Cunningham 17yrs. Cousin: Alexander Williamson 18yrs(mariner). 1871: George is 49yrs now living with his nephew and his family at 9 ?Gosben Place, Drypool, Yorkshire. Listed are nephew George Cunningham 29yrs, a plater/ships (born Greenwich, Kent); his wife Eliza 23yrs (born Hertford) ); Lodger James Thompson 23yrs, born Scotland (ship carpenter). Lodger James Davidson 23yrs, born Scotland (shipyard labourer). . In 1881 George is 58yrs, a pensioned HMS Shipwright back living with his sister Sarah Cunningham 67yrs (his housekeeper) at 20 Henry Street, Greenwich; and niece Charlotte Gordon 37yrs and he husband Charles Gordon 40yrs. The Cunninghams were also blacksmith strikers. In the 1850s moved to Hull to work in the ship building industry there. Contact Susan by |
| | CUNNINGHAM | Thomas | Shipwright | 1782: Thomas Cunningham, shipwright. Born about 1782, Deptford, Kent, England. Shown as being a shipwright on his sons marriage certificate in 1843. Contact Susan by |
| | CUTHBERT | John | Shipwright | 1820: John Cuthbert , shipwright. Born about 1820,in ?Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 21yrs, at Greenich,Woolich,Kent. |
| | DADD | Charles | Shipwright | 1776: Charles Dadd, Shipwright in Chatham, Kent, England. From Public Advertiser ( London, England, ) Friday, September 27. 1776; Issue 14660. Extract of a Letter from Chatham, September 25th. " This Afternoon as one Charles DADD, a Shipwright, was at work on one of the Port Lids of the Ardent Guardship, now in Dock, some Person on board lowered the Lid, by which Means he fell to the Bottom of the great Dock; lighting on his Feet, he dislocated both Ancles, and was otherwise so much hurt, that he was carried home in great Agonies." I have no other information. |
| | DANDY | William | Shipwright | 1683: William Dandy, shipwright. Born 1683, in Croston, Lancashire. A shipwright from at least 1710 to 1759. Contact Sandy at |
| | DARTON | James | Shipwright | 1821: James Darton, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1821 (not in Devon). The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr. |
| | DARTON | James | Shipwright | 1787: James Darton, shipwright. Born about 1787, Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 64yrs, living in Plymstock with his wife Ann 51yrs (born Pembroke). Children: William 18yrs (shipwright); Mary 16yrs; Samuel 13yrs; Mahala 10yrs; Joseph 7yrs. |
| | DARTON | Manley | Shipwright | 1831: Manley Darton, shipwright HM Dockyards, Minster. Born about 1831, Morrice Town, Devon England. The 1851 UK census lists Manley as 20yrs, an apprentice, living in Hope Street, Minster with his family. See Shipwrights Index for his father Mathias (born 1806) and mother Mary plus siblings. |
| | DARTON | Mathias | Shipwright | 1806: Mathias Darton, shipwright HM Dockyards, Minster. Born about 1806, Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Bell & Lion Street, Minster, Kent with wife Mary 25yrs (born Kent). Mathias and Mary nee Amner (a shipwright family) married 5th October 1840, Minster, Kent. Children listed 1841: George Darton 15yrs & Manly Darton 10yrs; both not born in Kent. Mathias's father (named Mathias or Matthew) was also a shipwright. 1851: Mathias is 49yrs, Mary 38yrs living in Hope Street, Minster. Children: Manley 20yrs (shipwright apprentice); Maria 18yrs; Mathais (Jnr) 9yrs; William 7yrs; James 6yrs. |
| | DARTON | William | Shipwright | 1833: William Darton, shipwrights apprentice. Born about 1833, Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 18yrs, living in Plymstock with his family. See Shipwrights Index for his father shipwright James Darton 64yrs and mother Ann 51yrs. |
| | DASHWOOD | James | Shipwright | 1791: James Dashwood, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Whippingham, Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living in Castle Street East Cowes with Jane 45yrs. . |
| | DAVIE | William | Shipwright | 1801: William Davie, shipwright. Born about 1801 – place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at How Street, Plymouth, Parish, St Charles the Martyr with Rebecca 35yrs (born ? not in Devon). No other details given. |
| | DAVIS | George | Shipwright | 1829: George Davis born 1829 Bognor, Sussex, England. George was the bastard son of Sarah Davis. The 1851 UK census lists him as a Shipwright in Christchurch, Hampshire, England; living with mother Sarah Sharp (nee Davis). George married in 1854 to Mary Ann Reed in Christchurch. He worked as a Shipwright, in Southampton, through until his death in 1908. Contact John by |
| | DAVIS | James | Shipwright | 1794: James Davis, shipwright. Born in 1794 in Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, and was christened in the Dockyard Chapel, the son of John Davis and Dinah(POUNDER). He was married in 1816 to Frances LEE and they had 4 children, however Frances died in 1824 and James remarried to Ann WHITE in 1828, having 2 further children. James appears in the 1841 census at Hope Street, Minster-in-Sheppey as a shipwright, aged 45, with wife Ann (35) and their children William (12) and Sarah (8). In 1851 he is still at Hope Street, Shipwright at HM Dockyard, aged 57, with wife Ann (44), son William (22) and daughter Sarah Ann (17). In 1861 he is at 101 Hope Street and is now a Superintendent Shipwright, with wife Ann (Boot & Shoe shop keeper). James was buried at the Halfway Cemetery Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent in 1869. Contact Jonathan by |
| | DAVY | William | Shipwright | 1801: William Davy, shipwright. Born about 1801, place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Gasking Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with wife Elinor 40yrs (born Devon). Also listed at this address: Louisa Welsford, 20yrs (not born Devon) & Louisa Louisa Wills 15yrs (born Devon). |
| | DE LA MARE | Abraham | Shipwright | 1833: Abraham De LA Mare, shipwright. Born about 1833 in St Clement, Jersey. The 1851 UK Census lists him as 18yrs, at 48 Le Hucqtrel Street, Samares. Unmarried. Boarder with Philip & Margaret Le Cornu (see Blacksmiths of Channel Islands Index). |
| | DEAN | John | Shipwright | 1809: John Dean, shipwright. Born about 1809, Plymstock, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 42yrs, at 62 Gloucester Street, Morice Town, Stoke Damerel, Devon; with wife Martha 40yrs (born Stoke Damerel). See Shipwrights Index for son William. E. Dean 15yrs and Blacksmiths of Devon for another son John. T. Dean 15yrs. Several other children listed: Martha 13yrs; Robert 12yrs; Samuel 9yrs; Maria 8yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Thomas 5yrs; James 3yrs; George 1yr infant. |
| | DEAN | William E. | Shipwright - Apprentice | 1836: William E. Dean, shipwright. Born about 1836, Stoke Damerel, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 15yrs, at 62 Gloucester St, Morice Town, Stoke Damerel, Devon. See Shipwrights Index for parents John & Martha Dean & many siblings. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for brother John Dean 15yrs. |
| | DENNIS | George | Shipwright | 1801: George Dennis, shipwright. Born about 1801, place not recorded. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Jane 35yrs. Children Listed: Elizabeth 17yrs; Jane 15yrs; Fanny 2yrs; George 2 months infant. |
| | DESCOTT | Mich. | Shipwright | 1781: Mich. Descott, shipwright. Born about 1781, place unknown. The 1841 UK census lsits him as 31yrs, living at Bentham;s Buildings, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent.No family mentioned. |
| | DODDS | James | Shipwright | 1771: James Dodds, born Sunderland, Durham on 3rd August 1771. Died: 20th May 1844. In partnership with John Shotton. In partnership with John Shotton, James had a boatyard described as being at the back of the pier in the East End of Sunderland, at a spot now occupied by the South Docks. A History of Sunderland by Taylor Potts states that: "Their shops were on the side of the road leading down to the beach almost opposite Tulip"s lime kiln. The only boatbuilders the pilots would trust to build their cobles were Dodds and Shotton, Humble, and Hardcastle. Ribald boys used to chaunt a doleful lay: "Dodds says to Shotton This boat will soon be rotten. Shotton says to Dodds What odds." Dodds and Shotton were also mentioned in "Recollections of Sunderland in the 1820s by Robinson Crusoe and East End sea-captain" this was a series of articles written for the Newcastle Weekly Chronicle in the 1880s which says The road led down near the boatbuilders shop occupied by Messrs. Dodds and Shotton, who were chiefly employed in repairing or building cobles. See also the Interesting Stories Index. Contact Jackie by |
| | DODRIDGE | William | Shipwright | 1828: William Dodridge, shipwright. Born about 1828, Plymstock, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 23yrs, at Plymton St Mary; with parents Robert & Mary Ann Dodridge |
| | DOIDGE | Nicholas | Shipwright | 1786: Nicholas Doidge, shipwright. Born about 1786, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 55yrs, at 14 Higher Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with wife Margaret 60yrs (born Devon). |
| | DOUGLAS | John | Shipwright | 1811: John Douglas, shipwright. Born about 1811 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent; with wife Ann 30yrs (not born in kent). Children: Elizabeth 4yrs; Ann 2yrs |
| | DOUGLAS | Samuel | Blacksmith | 1812: Samuel Douglas, Blacksmith & Shipsmith . Born in 1812 in Scotland. He arrived in Tasmania as a free settler in 1833 on board the Cabotia. Occupation given as Blacksmith. He worked as a Shipsmith in Hobart Town until c1850 when he moved to Williamstown Vic. He died in Victoria in 1887. Listed in both the Blacksmiths of Australia & Shipwrights Indexes. Contact Ailsa by. |
| | DUCKHAM | George | Shipwright - Journeyman | 1791: George Duckham, shipwright. Born about 1791, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at Looe Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr: with wife Ann 45yrs (born Devon). |
| | DUNIAN ? | Henry | Shipwright | 1811: Henry Dunian, shipwright. Born about 1811, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at New Road, Northfleet, Kent; with wife Susana 30yrs (born Kent) and daughter Emma 4yrs born Kent). |
| | DUTTON | Joseph | Shipwright | 1816: Joseph Dutton, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at New Road, Northfleet, Kent; with wife Mary 25yrs (born Kent) plus daughters Ellen 5yrs, Emma 3yrs. |
| | EASTLEY | Frederick | Shipwright | 1820: Frederick Eastley, shipwrights apprentice. Born 1820-1821 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Frederick as 20yrs, living in Old Town Street,Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. |
| | EDWARDS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1830: Thomas Edward, shipwright. Born about 1831 in Wales. The 1851 UK census lists him as 21yrs, living at 41 Gloucester Street, Stoke Dameral, Devon; with parents, father Thomas 58yrs, widower (trade ? dock worker) Siblings all born in Wales: Mary. A. 5yrs; Susanna 23yrs; Emma 13yrs. |
| | ELLIS | William | Shipwright | 1802: William Ellis, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1802 in Blackawton, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 39yrs, living at 3 Tin Street, Devon). Children listed in 1841: Lydia 6yrs, John 4yrs, Agnes 2yrs. 1851 census: William Ellis 47yrs, Silver Street, Totnes. Wife: Elizabeth 50yrs. 3 children listed. Anonymous informer. |
| | EVANS | James | Shipwright | 1826: James Evans, shipwright. Born about 1826 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 20yrs, living at 15 Whitecross Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his brother John Evans (Blacksmith). |
| | EVANS | John | Shipwright | 1826: John Evans, shipwright. Born about 1826 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 15yrs, living at 15 Whitecross Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his brother James Evans (Blacksmith). |
| | EVANS | William | Shipwright | 1800: William Evans, Shipwright. Born 1800-1801 in ?Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 50yrs, a Ptnt Pauper, at 1-Devon Lunatic Asylum, Exminster, St Thomas, Devon. |
| | FALLAISE | Joseph | Shipwright | 1846: Joseph Fallaise, shipwright. Born about 1846 in St Martin Guernsey. The 1861 UK census for Guernsey lists Joseph as 15yrs, living at Fosse, St. Martin, Guernsey with his widowed mother Mary. |
| | FENWICK | John | Shipwright | 1838: John Fenwick, shipwright. Born about 1838 in Sudnerland, Durham,England. The 1861 Uk census lists him as 23yrs with wife Elizabeth 20yrs; lodging with wife's mother Celia Walters 60yrs,widow. |
| | FERRIS | Josiah | Shipwright | 1824: Josiah Ferris, shipwright. Born about 1824 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Josiah as 17yrs, living at No 8 - 9 North Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. |
| | FISHER | William | Shipwright | 1805 William Fisher, shipwright master and carpenter. Born circa 1805 in Chester, Cheshire, England and died 6 February 1859 at 25 Rock Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire. William and Mary Burns, married 7 July 1828 at St. Peters Liverpool, Lancashire. William's occupation recorded on 1837 Birth Certificate of daughter Ellen Elizabeth Fisher as a Shipwright. 1841 UK census: a Shipwright living at 3 Bunbury Place, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire. 1851: a Journeyman / Shipwright living at 29 Rock Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire. Recorded on 1858 Marriage Certificate of his son Henry Fosher as a shipwright and recorded on his own 1859 Death Certificate as a Shipwright Master. William's occupation recorded on 1859 Marriage Certificate of eldest daughter Mary Jane Fosher as a Carpenter. Contact Andrew by |
| | FLEMEN | Henry | Shipwright | 1810: Henry Flemen, shipwright. baptised 27 Feb 1810 Mevagissey, Cornwall, England. Parents: Thomas Flemen and Elizabeth Bunney. Married c.1836 Mary Ann Kitt [b.c.1810 Devonport-d.1878 Sheerness] in 1861 census [rg9/530 f.142.p.2 Sheppey] Henry Flemen aged 51 is inspector of shipwrights. Henry died 1867 aged 57 years, Sheerness, Kent. Contact Jean by |
| | FLEMEN | John Thomas Henry | Shipwright | 1820: John Thomas Henry Flemen, shipwright. Born 1820-1821, Fowey, Cornwall, England. Wife: Eliza Coram born circa 1822. Son of John Flemen shipwright b.1864 Mevagissey & Jane Williams. Contact Jean by |
| | FLEMEN | Thomas | Shipwright | 1825: Thomas Flemen, shipwright. Born circa 1825 at Plymouth Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 15yrs, living at Chapel Court, Chapel Lane, Plymouth Parish: St.Charles the Martyr. Wife: Jane Common born circa 1822. Parents: Thomas (Shipwright)& Mary. Contact Jean by |
| | FLEMEN | Thomas William | Shipwright | 1798: Thomas William Flemen, shipwright. Born 14 June 1798 Mevagissey, Cornwall, England and Baptised 1800. Wife: Mary born circa 1801in Leycock,Wiltshire. Son of John Flemen shipwright b.1864 Mevagissey & Jane Williams. by 1841 census living with family in Plymouth. Sons Thomas Flemen [b.c.1825 Plymouth]and John Thomas H. Flemen [b.c.1821 Fowey,Con] both shipwrights. Thomas Williams Flemen brother of Hannah Flemen wife of William Rickard, [1802-1877] blacksmith. Contact Jean by |
| | FORD | John | Shipwright | 1806: John Ford, shipwright. Born about 1806 in ?Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 35yrs, living at Northfleet, Kent with his brother William 30yrs (shipwright), Martha 30yrs,Joseph 8yrs, Martha 18months. |
| | FORD | William | Shipwright | 1810: William Ford, shipwright. Born 1810-1811 in ?Kent (not sure), England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 30yrs, working and living in Northfleet, Kent with Martha 30yrs and children Joseph 8yrs, Martha 18months. His brother John 35yrs (shipwright) also lives with them. |
| | FORRESTER | David | Shipwright | 1813: David Forrester, shipwright. Born about 1813, not in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 28yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Elizabeth 23yrs(not born Kent). Children: Mary 3yrs and Jane 1yrs,neither born in Kent. |
| | FOSTER | James | Shipwright | 1825: James Foster, shipwright. Born about 1825, Brixham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 26yrs,a prisoner at 1-Devon County Prisons, St David, Exeter, Devonshire. Listed in Shipwrights and Prisoner Indexes. |
| | FOWELL | Benjamin | Shipwright | 1820: Benjamin Fowell, shipwright journeyman. Born 1820-1821 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Benjamin as 20yrs, living in Higher Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his parents Benjamin (see Blacksmiths Index) & Sarah Fowell and sister Mary Fowell 20yrs. Listed at same address is apprentice blacksmith Thomas Crossman 14yrs (born 1827 Devon). |
| | FREEMAN | Robert | Shipwright | 1768: Robert Freeman, Shipwright. Died 1768 Antigua Bound. I am looking for information on Robert Freeman, a Shipwright and his wife Rachael (sic) whose Will dated 1759 was proved 1768 (NA site search) and/or Robert Freeman Shipwright who married Elizabeth Baldock, Rochester St Nicholas 1772. Contact Brian by |
| | FRIEND | D. | Shipwright | 1822: Friend. D. a shipwright of Ramsgatw, Bankrupt. Solicitor was Mr. BIGG, Southampton-buildings, Chancery-lane. Taken from The Examiner ( London, England ), Sunday, July 14, 1822; Issue 755. |
| | FROCQ | William | Shipwright | 1827: William Frocq, shipwright. Born about 1827 in St Martins Guernsey. The 1861 UK census lists William as 34yrs, unmarried, a shipwright at Friquet, St Martins, Guernsey. lLving with widowed mother Judith. |
| | FULL | Robert | Shipwright | 1826: Robert Full, shipwright. Born about 1826 in devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Robert as 15yrs, living at 32 Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his parents William & Mary Ann Full. |
| | GARDINER (GARDNER) | Gibbon (Giban) | Shipwright | 1710: Gibbon Gardiner, born: about 1710. Worked: His Majesty's Yard of Chatham,Kent. Wife: Ann Edmens(unlcear) married August 1735. Will dated 1738. Will proved London 14 Dec 1752. |
| | GARLAND | Matthew | Shipwright | 1743: Matthew Garland, shipwright. Baptized at Deptford in 1743. Parents: Matthew Garland and Ann Garland. Matthew lived at Deptford for his entire life. He served an apprenticeship to a shipwright for seven years from 1758. In 1766 Matthew married Sarah Storey(Stowery) at Deptford and they had ten children. Matthew and Sarah both died in 1819. Contact Judy by |
| | GARRETT | John | Shipwright | 1824: John Garrett, shipwright. Born about 1824, Isle of Man. John married Elizabeth Moriarty; they lived in Toxteth Liverpool, England and in Wells Lane Tranmere, Wallasey, Cheshire. An inquest held on 27th January 1877 reported John died the week before aged 52 as a result of an accident aboard the Gaterson in West Float Cheshire in which his legs were crushed in a hawser. Contact Sharon by |
| | GAVEY | Philip | Shipwright | 1815: Philip Gavey, shipwright. Born about 1815, St Hellier, Jersey. The 1851 UK census lists him as 36yrs, at 123 Greenville Street, Parish of St Hellier, Jersey. With wife Nancy 31yrs born St Hellier, Jersey. |
| | GAVEY | Philip | Shipwright | 1808: Philip Gavey, master shipwright/shipbuilder, employs 6 men. Born about 1808, St.Saviour,Jersey. The 1851 UK census lists him as 43yrs,at 3 Commercial Buildings,Parish of St Hellier,Jersey; with wife Mary 44yrs born Trinity,Jersey. |
| | GAVEY | Thomas | Shipwright | 1810: Thomas Gavey, master shipwright. Botn about 1810, St Saviour,Jersey. The 1851 UK census lists him as 41yrs, at 3 Seaton Place, Parish of St Hellier,Jersey; with wife Elizabeth 44yrs born St Saviour. |
| | GEDGE | George | Shipwright | 1789: George Gedge, shipwright. Born about 1789, at Havenham-Suffolk. The 1851 UK census lists him as 62yrs, at 20 North Quay, Great Yarmouth; with wife Ann 63yrs born Yarmouth. See Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index for grandson William Bailey 17yrs. |
| | GENT | James | Shipwright | 1800: James Gent, shipwright. Born about 1800, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 41yrs, at Park Street,. Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr; with wife Maria 35yrs born Devon. |
| | GLANVILLE | William | Shipwright | 1771: William Glanville, shipwright. Born about 1771, Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 70yrs, at Higher Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr; with wife Elizabeth 50yrs born DEV. |
| | GLASSPELL | Charles (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1860: Charles Glasspell, Shipwright. Born 1860 at Clarence Road Whippingham, Isle of Wight. He was the eight child of eleven. Lived almost all of his life in East Cowes, retiring to Marks Corner Calbourne. He died age 78 in 1938. See Blacksmiths of Isle of Wight for his father Charles (Snr). Contact Margaret by. |
| | GLENN | James | Shipwright | 1887: James Glenn, shipwright. His daughter Louisa Glenn married widower Josiah Thomas Amner 22 Oct 1887, Chatham-Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by |
| | GODDARD | John | Shipwright | 1846: John Goddard, shipwright & wife Alice of Northfleet. Two Goddard children baptised on the same day,on 17th February 1861 by Vicar J Southgate. They are Joseph Goddard born Aug 1854 and Alice Goddard born March 1859. Information came via the Kent email list. No contact name. See http://cityark.medway gov uk 621jpg. & 622 jpg. Pages 133 & 134. Also baptized on the same day were five children of John & Elaine Liddle. The Goddards and the Liddles may be related as the eldest son of John Liddle had the middle name of Goddard. See entry for Liddle on this Shipwrights index. I do not have any further information on the Goddards or Liddles. |
| | GODFREY | John | Shipwright | 1811: John Godfrey, shipwright. Born about 1811 in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Northfleet, Kent; with wife Elizabeth 30yrs born Kent. Children: Ann 5yrs, John 4yrs, Nathaniel 3yrs. |
| | GOODING | James | Shipwright | 1840 James Gooding, shipwright. Born 1840-1841in Essex, Harwick, England. The 1881 UK census lists him as 40yrs, unmarried, a boarder at 52 Hope Street, Sheerness, Kent. |
| | GOODYEAR | Robert (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1829: Robert Goodyear (Jnr), shipwright. Born about 1829 and baptized on 22nd February 1829 at St Clement, Dartmouth, Devon England. The 1841 England Census lists Robert as 12yrs living in Clarence Street, Townstal, Dartmouth with his family. Father: Robert (born 1795), mother Sarah. Siblings: Sarah 15yrs; Mary Ann 17yrs; William 8yrs. 1851: Robert is 22yrs, unmarried, still in Dartmouth living with his mother Sarah who is listed as married but Robert (Snr) is missing from the family home. 1871 England Census shows that he has moved to Greenwich in London and is still employed as a Shipwright, He continues to be a Shipwright up to 1881. In 1881 Robert (Jnr) is 52yrs, living at 8 Woodbine Cottage Greenwich with wife Fanny 55yrs (born Creston,Devon). Children: Emily Elizabeth 16yrs. Edward Albert 14yrs; Boarders John Charles Walker 15yrs (engineer apprentice) and Thomas.T. Barham 28yrs (carpenter). The 1891 England Census shows that he trades as a Carpenter and Robert (Jnr) dies the following year. More information welcome. Contact Rita by |
| | GOODYEAR | Robert (Snr) | Shipwright | 1795: Robert Goodyear (Snr), shipwright. Born around 1795 in Devon, England. The 1841 England Census lists Robert as 46yrs, a shipwright Robert . Living in Clarence Street, Townstal, Dartmouth, Devon with wife Sarah nee Punchard 46yrs (born 1794 Stoke Fleming Devon). Children: Robert (Jnr) 12yrs; Sarah 15yrs; Mary Ann 17yrs; William 8yrs. Listed at the same address is ?relative Henry Punchard 36yrs (ag. labourer) and Shipwright John Rindal 20yrs. In 1851 Sarah is 54yrs and listed as married but Robert (Snr) is missing from the family home in Dartmouth. Son Robert (Jnr) 22yrs, unmarried (shipwright); William 17yrs (a cooper). Contact Rita by |
| | GOSS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1781: Thomas Goss, shipwright. Born about 1781 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 60yrs, living in Lower Street, Plymouth Parish of St. Charles the Martyr. |
| | GOULD | John | Shipwright | 1794: John Gould, shipwright HM dockyard. Born about 1794 Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 57yrs, living at High Street, Blue Town, Kent. Wife Sarah 55yrs. Children: Richard 19yrs dockyard labourer. Servant: Sarah Reed 17yrs. |
| | GOULD | William | Shipwright | 1791: William Gould, shipwright. Born about 1791, in Devon. William married Catherine Prior from Kent on 17th January 1816 at Stoke Dameral (IGI). The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs; living at Gloucester Street, Devonport; with wife Catherine 48yrs. Children listed 1841: Richard 21yrs (born 1821 see Whitesmiths Index); Catherine 18yrs (born 1823); Mary 7yrs (born 1835. Another son William Prior Gould ( born 2nd February 1817 – see Shipwrights Index). Contact Richard by. |
| | GOULD | William Prior | Shipwright | 1817: William Prior Gould, shipwright. Born 2nd February 1817, in Devon. Believe he died 1875. The 1851 UK census lists him as 34yrs, living at 21 Portland Place, Morice Town, Stoke Dameral, Devon; with wife Elizabeth 30yrs. Children: Ann 9yrs; William 8yrs; Elizabeth 6yrs; Catherine 5yrs; Margaret 4yrs; Eliza 8months infant. The 1861 census lists them living at 37, Back Garden Street, Devonport with four more children ; Sophia 9yrs; Samuel. R. 7yrs; Rosina 4yrs; Edward. J. 1yr. Contact Richard by. |
| | GRACE | Nathaniel | Shipwright | 1818: Nathaniel Grace, shipwright. Born 1818, in Sunderland, ?Durham, Northeast England. Natahaniel spent some time in Chatham shipyard (Kent) where he was employed as a shipwright /ships carpenter. In 1846 in Greenwich he married Mary ann Carr whose father John Carr was also a boat builder. He returned back to Sunderland by 1861 and remained there until he died in 1903. Contact Ian by |
| | GRAINEY | Robert (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1820: Robert Grainey (Jnr), shipwright journeyman. Born 1820-1821 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr; with parents Robert (see Blacksmiths Index) & Johanna |
| | GRAINEY | Robert (Snr) | Shipwright | 1791: Robert Grainey (Snr) , shipwright journeyman. Born about 1791 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with wife Johanna |
| | GREEN | Samuel | Shipwright | 1820: Samuel Green (Snr) / Greene, shipwright. Born about 1820-1921, in Cork Ireland. Samuel married Mary Ann O’Brien; they had a son Samuel Phillip Greene. 1881 UK census lists Samuel as 60yrs. living at Glenaloon Street, Woolwich (dockyard), with wife Mary Ann 50yrs. I have picture and additional information. Contact Karl by |
| | GREENSLADE | George Thos. | Shipwright | 1830: George Thos. Greenslade, shipwright. Born about 1830 in Totnes, devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 21yrs, at 16 Cottage No 1, Plymouth, Devon; with mother Susan 62yrs widow. Sister: Susan 27yrs. See Blacksmiths Index for brother Robert Josh 22yrs. |
| | GREGORY | William Rich | Shipwright | 1805: William Rich Gregory, shipwright. Born about 1805 and baptized in 1805 in Stoke Damerel, devon, England and . William married Lucy nee Cumming. Their son Thomas Rich Gregory born about 1830; sons birth certificate lists their address as Gasking Street, Charles the Martyr (Stonehouse?). Thomas. R. became a carpenter in Charles. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | GRIFFITHS | John | Shipwright | 1779: John Griffiths,living in Stoke Damerel, Devon listed in two Deeds. He is my 5x great grandfather. Contact Charlotte by. |
| | GRINSTEAD | William | Shipwright | 1791: William Grinstead, shipwright. Born about 1791,in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at West Street, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Elizabeth 40yrs)born Kent). Children: Ann 15yrs; Charles 15yrs; George 10yrs; Frances 10yrs; Robert 5yrs; Harriet 5yrs. |
| | GRUBB | Thomas | Shipwright | 1863: Thomas Grubb, found in Simpson's Portsmouth Directory and Court Guide for 1863. Possibly at 86 Queen Street, Portsea. |
| | GRUNDY | William | Shipwright | 1801: William Grundy, shipwright. Born about 1801 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Fife's yard, Blue Town, kent, with wife Ann 40yrs. Children: William 15yrs; Charlot 20yrs; Joh' 14yrs; Charles 11yrs;Amelia 5yrs. |
| | GULLY | James | Shipwright | 1816: James Gully, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent. |
| | HAMON | Philip | Shipwright | 1836: Philip Hamon, shipwright apprenctice. Born about 1836 in St Clement,Jersey. The 1851 UK census lists him as 15yrs, living in Wesley Street,Parish of St Hellier,Jersey. With grandfather Charles HAMON landed prop. |
| | HAMON | Philip | Shipwright | 1804: Philip Hamon, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1804 in St John,Jersey.The 1851 UK census lists him as 47yrs, 6 Goucester Street,Parish of St Hellier,Jersey. Wife: Anne 50yrs born St John,Jersey. |
| | HANNAM | Benjamin | Shipwright | 1820: Benjamin Hannam, shipwright. Born about 1820-1821 Isle of Wight,Hampshire. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, living in Chapel Place, parish of Whippingham. Parents: William 60yrs(ropemaker) & Sarah 60yrs. Sister Ann ?20yrs. Servant: Mary Knopp 20yrs. |
| | HARNETT (ARNETT) | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Harnet, shipwright. Born about 1786, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 55yrs, living in Gillingham with wife Sarah 45yrs (born Kent). |
| | HAWK | Francis | Shipwright | 1832: Francis Hawk, shipwright. Born about 1832 in St Udey-CON. The 1851 Uk census lists him as 19yrs, 25 Parade, ---. Parents: Robert & Eliz (See Blacksmiths Index). |
| | HEATH | John | Shipwright | 1776: John Heath, master shipwright. Born about 1776 in Wolborough-DEV. The 1851 UK census lists him as 75yrs, 1-Union Workhouse Newton Abbot, Wolborough,Devon. Widower. |
| | HIDER | James | Shipwright | 1794: James Hider, shipwright inspecor. Baptized 1794, at Chatham , Kent, England. Parents: John and Elizabeth Hider. In 1810 he began work as a Shipwright at Chatham Dockyard. In 1819 he married Harriet Buse at Rochester and they then settled at Deptford, where four of their eight children were baptized. About 1841 Deptford Dockyard was closed for a year or so for refurbishment and James and Harriet spent this period at Sheerness. By May 1844 they were back in Deptford, where they spent the rest of their lives. James, by then an Inspector of Shipwrights, retired in 1859 and died in 1879. Harriet died 1887. Contact Judy by |
| | HIDER | William | Shipwright | 1827: William Hider, shipwright. Born 1827, at Deptfor, Kent, England. Parents: James Hider and Harriet Buse. William & his first wife Isabella had three children baptized at Deptford between 1848 and 1856. Isabella died in the 1860s and William remarried, having three more children with his second wife Esther. By 1881 William & his second family has moved to New Brompton and were still together there ten years later after William had retired. Contact Judy by |
| | HILL | Henry | Shipwright | 1826: Henry Hill, apprentice shipwright. Born about 1826 Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs living in parish of Whippingham. See Shipwrights Index for parents John & Sarah and brother Nathanial. |
| | HILL | John | Shipwright | 1796: John Hill, shipwright. Born about 1796 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs living in parish of Whippingham. Wife Sarah 50yrs. Sons: Henry 15yrs(apprentice shipwright) amd Nathaniel 10yrs. |
| | HILL | Richard | Shipwright | 1804: Richard Hill, shipwright?. Born about 1804 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 37yrs, Plymouth Parish: St. Charles the Martyr. Wife: Jane 32yrs in 1841. |
| | HILL | Richard | Shipwright | 1790: Richard Hill, shipwright. Born about 1790 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 51yrs, in Park Street, Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr with wife Ann 51yrs (born Devon). |
| | HOAD | Henry (1) | Shipwright | 1790: Henry Hoad (1), shipwright. Born 1790 and died 1863. Shipwright in Rye,Sussex, England. Website www geocities.com/astrostu. Contact Stuart |
| | HOAD | Henry (2) | Shipwright | 1816: Henry Hoad (2), shipwright. Born 1816 and died 1873. Shipwright in Rye,Sussex, England. Website www geocities.com/astrostu. Contact Stuart |
| | HOAD | Henry Sisley | Shipwright | Henry Sisley Hoad, shipwright. Had conflicting information came re this person. No details available. |
| | HOCKARAY | John | Shipwright | 1820: John Hockaray, shipwright. Born 1820-1821 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists himas 20yrs, at Lower Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. |
| | HOCKING | William | Shipwright | 1816: William Hocking, shipwright. Born about 1816 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Wife: Jane 25yrs born DEV. |
| | HODGE | Samuel | Shipwright | 1822: Samuel Hodge, shipwright. Born about 1822 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 19yrs, Hampton Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. with parents Samuel 55yrs & Sarah 53yrs Siblings listed: Edwin 24yrs (Cartwright); John 12yrs; Mary 10yrs; Also listed: Eliza Smith 34yrs; Eliza Smith 9yrs;William Smith 7yrs; Emma Smith 1yr infant. See Cartwrights Index for brother Edwin. |
| | HOLIDAY | James | Shipwright | 1826: James Holiday, shipwright, apprentice. Born about 1826 in Northfleet,Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs. |
| | HOLMES | William | Shipwright | 1811: William Holmes, shipwright. Born about 1811 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Terrace, Northfleet, Kent. No other details. |
| | HORRELL | William | Shipwright | 1811: William Horrell , shipwright. Born about 1811 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census for Kent lists him as 30yrs, in Northfleet, Kent. Wife: Eliza 25yrs, not born in Kent. John 2yrs, Amelia 1yr. |
| | HORSWELL | John | Shipwright | 1827: John Horswell, shipwright. Born Padstow in 1827 and Baptised on 6th May 1827. John married Harriett Ballinger on 25th May 1851 in Westminster, London. He was a shipwright at HM Dockyard, Sheerness, Kent on 1861 & 1871 censuses. Harriett died in 1872. John and eight of his nine children moved to Devonport, Devon by the time of the 1881 census where John then worked as a shipwright at HM Dockyard, Devonport. John Horswell died on 4th January 1890 in Liskeard, Cornwall. Contact Susan by |
| | HORTON | Henry | Shipwright | 1816: Henry Horton, shipwright. Born about 1816 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Red Lion, Northfleet, Kent with wife: Elizabeth 20yrs born Kent. |
| | HOSKING | Joseph | Shipwright | 1791: Joseph Hosking, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Devon. The 1841 Uk census lists him as 50yrs,at Bellair Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. ?widower |
| | HOUSE | George | Shipwright | 1820: George House,shipwright. Born 1820-1821 in Whippingham Isle of Wight. The 8141 UK census lists him as 20yrs, living in Whippingham with wife Jane 20yrs. Children: George 2yrs; James 3 months infant. |
| | HOWELL | Philip | Shipwright | 1789: Philip Howell, shipwright. Born 1789 died 1826 of Dysentry. Phillip is listed on his daughter Louisa's wedding certificate as a Shipwright. Contact Patricia by |
| | HOY | David | Shipwright | 1775: David Hoy, shipwright. Born 1775, Scotland. David emigrated to the USA and worked as a shipwright in Baltimore, maybe arriving there in 1812. David later travelled to Tasmania in the 1820's, where he continued as a Master Shipwright and had an incredible life of adventure and achievment. David died in Hobart, Tasmania, in 1857. Contact Lois by
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| | HUBBLE | Abraham | Shipwright | 1801: Abraham Hubble, shipwright. Born about 1801 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Greenich,Woolich,Kent, with wife Maria 35yrs born Kent. Children: Harry 10yrs,Emily 6yrs,William 4yrs,Louisa 1yr infant. |
| | HUGHES | Thomas | Shipwright | 1842: Thomas Hughes, shipsmith. Born about 1842, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. The 1911 UK census lists Thomas as 69yrs, living at Kirkdale, Lancashire with wife Mary Ann 69yrs (born Luton, Bedfordshire). |
| | HUGILL | William | Shipwright | 1773: William Hugill, shipwright. Born about 1773 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 68yrs, at High Street, Blue Town,Kent. Others lists: James Hugill 35yrs,shipwright; Maria Hugill 35yrs; Mary Hugill 15yrs; Maria Hugill 8yrs |
| | HUME | George Wilson | Shipwright | 1943: George Wilson Hume, shipwright born 1943 Dumbarton Scotland.Learned his trade in John Browns shipyard,Clydebank,Scotland. Married Mary McGinty 1967 in Dumbarton.Still living in Dumbarton. Contact Joe by.
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| | HUNDENS | George | Shipwright | 1816: George Hundens,shipwright. Born about 1816 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, in Northfleet, Kent with wife Maria 25yrs born Kent. |
| | HURST | Irvin | Shipwright | 1833: Irvin Hurst, shipwright. Born 1833 Whitehaven, Cumberland, England. Parents: Henry Hurst and Sarah Swift. Irvin emigrated to New Zealand where he married Elizabeth Coote of Ireland 1861. Contact Colleen by. |
| | JACKSON | Harris | Shipwright | 1816: Harris Jackson, shipwright. Born about 1816, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Mary 25yrs(born Ireland). Daughter: Matilda months infant. Eliza Jackson 55yrs. |
| | JEYO | Charles | Shipwright | 1824: Charles Jeyo, shipwright. Born about 1824, Fowey,Cornwall, England. The 1851 UK census lists Charles as 27yrs, living at 10 Market Lane, Stoke Dameral, Devon, lodging with HICKS family. |
| | JOHNSON | Abraham John | Blacksmith | 1820: Abraham John Johnson, shipwright. Born 1820 in London, England and died-1896. During 1844-1850s Abraham was in Bristol; and 1860s-1896 he was at Southampton, England . Contact Tamsyn by |
| | JOHNSON | George | Shipwright | 1820: George Johnson , shipwright. Born about 1820, where? The 1841 UK census lists George as 40yrs, not born in Kent, living in the Terrace, Northfleet, lodging with shipwright William Holmes. Female servant Charlotte Harman 20yrs also listed. Can’t find him on 1851 or 1861 census. |
| | JONES | Elias | Shipwright | 1826: Elias Jones, shipwright at Everton, Liverpool . Born about 1826, Lancashire, England. The 1841 UK Census lists Elias as 15yrs. Living at Back Lime Street Liverpool, Lancashire with his family. See the Millwrights Index for his father Robert Jones,50yrs, Millwright and mother Mary 55yrs plus Catherine Jones 4weeks infant and Elizabeth Jones 35yrs. In 1861 Elias is 36yrs. Living in Hotham Street, Liverpool with wife Mary 36yrs and sons John 11yrs and Elias 2yrs. Contact William by |
| | JONES | James | Shipwright | 1840: James Jones, shipwright. Born about 1840, Northwood, Isle of Wight. The 1891 census lists him as 50yrs, living at 6, Fellows Road, Northwood,IoW. Wife: Emily 52yrs. Children: James 13yrs, Alice 9yrs. |
| | JUPP | Charles | Shipwright | 1816: Charles Jupp, shipwright. Born about 1816, where? The 1841 UK census lists Charles as 25yrs, not born in Kent, living at, Northfleet, Kent, with wife Sarah 30yrs. |
| | KELD | William? | Shipwright | 1800: William Keld, shipwright. Born 1800-1801 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 40yrs, living at Greenwich, Woolich, Kent with wife Sophia 35yrs. Children: William 9yrs, Emma 7yrs, Phoebe 6yrs, Henry 4yrs, Alfred 2yrs. Estha Keld 75yrs. |
| | KERR (CARR) | Walter | Shipwright | 1801: Walter Kerr or Carr, shipwright. Born at Tweedmouth, Northumberland (was Co. Durham. Parents: Robert Kerr and Jane Weatherhead. In 1813 he began work at Deptford, Kent, before serving an apprenticeship there and becoming a Shipwright. In 1824 he married Catherine Osborne at Newington, Surrey and they had seven children. Walter lived at Deptford all his adult life except for a year or two c1840 when he was at Sheerness, Kent, due to Deptford Dockyard being refurbished. Walter retired in 1865, by then an Inspector of Shipwrights and died at Deptford in 1881, six years after Catherine. Listed also under CARR. Contact Judy by |
| | KERSWELL | Nicholas | Shipwright | 1840: Nicholas Kerswell, shipwright. Born 1840-1841 in Dodbrook, Devon, Kingsbridge,England. The 1861 UK census lists Nicholas as 20yrs, lodging with blacksmith Roger and Jane Saunders in Dodbrook, Kingsbridge. |
| | KERSWELL | William | Shipwright | 1776: William Kerswell, shipwright. Born about 1776 in Plumouth, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 64yrs, living at Coxside Green, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr; Others listed: Caroline Kerswell 20yrs; Eliza Kerswell 3yrs; Sarah Pasco 30yrs; Mary Pasco 1yr infant; Sarah Carpenter 25yrs; Ann Poulton 20yrs; Martha Jacob 55yrs; Jane Woodland 20yrs. |
| | KING. | Robert Turnbull | Shipwright | 1829: Robert Turnbull King, shipwright. Born in 1829 in Monkwearmouth, Durham, England. Son of John King (born 1783 railway wright) and Margaret Turnbull. In 1851 shipwright in Monkwearmouth. Married Elizabeth and moved to Chatham in Kent, in electoral rolls there as shipwright from 1861 through to 1901 retired shipwright. Died in 1907 (not confirmed). See Blacksmiths of Durham, New Zealand and Scotland plus the Cartwrights indexes for other family members. Contact Dianne by. |
| | KINGDON | Edward | Shipwright | 1835: Edward Kingdon, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1835 in Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edward as 16yrs, living at 5 Sutton Rd Lockyer Place, Plymouth, Devon. Brother of John. E. Kingdon (shipwright). See Blacksmiths Index for parents Henry & Mary. |
| | KINGDON | John E. | Shipwright | 1833: John. E. Kingdon, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1833 in Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1851 Uk c ensus lists John as 18yrs, living at 5 Sutton Rd Lockyer Place, Plymouth, Devon . Brother of Edward Kingdon (shipwright) . See Blacksmiths Index for parents Henry & Mary. |
| | LACEY (LACY) | Charles | Shipwright | 1875: Charles Lacey, leading shipwright RN. Born about 1875, Plymouth Devon, England. The 1891 UK census lists Charles as a shipwright apprentice and in the 1901 census he was a Leading shipwright in the Royal Navy. Parents: Samuel & Elizabeth. Brother Reuben.W. Contact Patricia by |
| | LACEY (LACY) | Reuben.W. | Shipwright | 1872: Reuben.W.Lacey, shipwright. Born about 1782, Plymouth Devon England. The 1891 and 1901 UK census lists Reuben as a shipwright app then a shipwright following after his father and great grandfather. Parents: Samuel & Elizabeth. Brother Charles. Contact Patricia by |
| | LACEY (LACY) | Samuel | Shipwright | 1844: Samuel Lacey, shipwright. Born about 1844, Plymouth Devon, England. Samuel married Elizabeth Taylor in 1865. Between 1865 and 1870 he was at Chatham (Kent) dockyard from then on he was back at Plymouth Dockyard 2 sons Reuben W & Charles are also shipwrights listed in this index. Contact Patricia by |
| | LAGALLE | Charles | Shipwright | 1840: Charles Lagalle, shipwright. Born 1840-1841 in St Martin Guernsey. The 1861 UK census lists Charles as 20yrs, living at Rue Hacié, St. Martin, Guernsey with his rents John L & Rose.(b. France). |
| | LAMPARD | John Edward | Shipwright | 1844: John Edward Lampard, shipwright. Born about 1844, Sheerness, Kent. The 1851 UK census lists John Ed. as 7yrs, living at 5 Beach Street, Sheerness, Kent with father: John Homewood Lampard (Clerk/writer at the dockyards) and Mother: Rebecca. Siblings listed: Elizabeth.F. 5yrs; Mercy J. 3yrs and Frederick 6mths infant. In 1861 John 17yrs, an apprentice shipwright at 6 Beach Street, Sheerness with his family Siblings: Elizabeth Fras 15yrs; Mercy Jane 13yrs; Rebecca 8yrs; Clara 4yrs. The 1871 census lists John as 27yrs, living at 25 High Street, Sheerness with wife Emma marie 23yrs (born Sheerness). Children: Annie 5yrs. Sister-in-Law Selina Greenstreet, 20yrs. Niece Emma 6mths infant. Contact Lynda by |
| | LANDER | John | Shipwright | 1796: John Lander, shipwright. Born about 1796, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 45yrs, at Fords Lane Cottages, Stoke Damerel with wife Jane 50yrs (born Ilfracombe, Devon). Children: John 20yrs (see blacksmiths index); Amelia 20yrs; Ellen 15yrs; Ruth 13yrs; Eliza 11yrs. In 1851 John is listed as 56yrs ; Ann 58yrs. Daughter Ellen 24yrs. Grandchildren: William Wilton 3yrs and George Wilton 1yr infant. |
| | LANG | James | Shipwright | 1843: James Lang, shipwright. Baptised on 23rd December 1843 in Appledore, Devon, England. James Lang lived all his life in Appledore, I can only presume that he worked in one of the Appledore Shipyards. He married Elizabeth Ann Jeffery, also of Appledore in 1877. The couple had ten children. James Lang died in 1910, aged 67 years. Contact Susan by |
| | LANG | Oliver & Oliver William | Shipwright | Oliver & Oliver William Lang, master shipwrights. I am looking for information about two master shipwrights, father and son, Oliver and Oliver William Lang; Although they worked in various dockyards I think they originated from Plymouth, Devonport. I would really be interested in knowing more about their background, at least in part because I have strong family links with Devon, and at least some of those are with the Navy and Plymouth. Contact Joy by |
| | LASHBROOK | William | Shipwright | 1796: William Lashbrook, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 45yrs, living at 6 Gasking Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 45yrs (born Devon). |
| | LASLETT | Thomas | Shipwright | 1791: Thomas Laslett, shipwright, carpenter. Born about 1791,Stamorth, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 50yrs,living in Gillingham, Kent with wife Elizabeth 35yrs (born Hull, Yorkshire). Children: Ann ?15yrs; William 5yrs; Elizabeth 3yrs; Edward 1y infant. Also listed is George Amner 14yrs (apprentice shipwright ). 1851: Thomas is 62yrs,a carpenter, living in cape Lane, Gillingham. Elizabeth is 44yrs. Children: Ann 25yrs; William 15yrs (born 1836, shipwright apprentice); Elizabeth1 3yrsl Edmund 11yrs; Henrietta 9yrs; James 7yrs; Alice 5yrs. There is a family tree on ancestry.com. |
| | LASLETT | William | Shipwright | 1836: William Laslett, shipwright. Born about 1836, Gillingham, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 5yrs, living in Gillingham with his family. 1851: William is 15yrs, apprentice shipwright still with his family at cape Lane, Gillingham. See Shipwrights Index for his father Thomas Laslett (born 1791) and mother Elizabeth plus siblings. |
| | LAWES? | Richard | Shipwright | 1796: Richard Lawes, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 45yrs, living in Lower Wood Street, Greenwich, Woolwich, Kent with wife Elizabeth 30yrs (born Kent). |
| | LE CORNU | Charles | Shipwright | 1816: Charles Le Cornu, shipwright. Born 1816 at St.Brelade. The 1851 census for Jersey lists Charles as 35yrs, living in the Parish of St.Brelade, Jersey. Wife: Susan 33yrs (born 1818) St.John,Jersey. Contact Michele by. |
| | LE CORNU | Philip | Shipwright | 1837: Philip Le Cornu, shipwright. Born 1837 in St Clement,Jersey. The 1851 census for jersey lists Philip as 14yrs, living at 48 Le Hucqtrel Street,Samares. Parents: Philip & Margaret. Contact Michele by. |
| | LE CORNU | Philip | Shipwright | 1812: Philip Le Cornu, shipwright. Born 1812 in St Clement,Jersey. The 1851 census for jersey lists Philip as 39yrs, living at 48 Le Hucqtrel Street,Samares. Wife: Margaret 42yrs(born 1809), St Clement,Jersey. Contact Michele by. |
| | LE LIEVRE | Abraham | Shipwright | 1827: Abraham Le Lievre, shipwright, blacksmith, wheelwright. Born about 1827, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands.. The 1841 Census for St Helier, Jersey lists Abraham as 14yrs, blacksmith apprentice, living with his family. In 1871 Abraham is 44yrs, a shipwright; Nancy is 38yrs. Children: Anne 11yrs; Abraham 6yrs; Louisa 9yrs; Isaac 4yrs; Walter 2yrs. In 1881 Abraham is 54yrs, Nancy 48yrs. Children: Abraham 15yrs; Isaac 13yrs; Walter 11yrs; Anne Elizabeth 21yrs; Louisa 18yrs; Hannah 9yrs. Abraham is listed in Blacksmiths of Channel Islands, Wheelwrights and Shipwrights Indexes. See Blacksmiths of Channel Islands for his father Peter Le Lievre and other family members. Contact Chris by |
| | LE PATTORIL | John G | Shipwright | 1846: John. G. Le Pattoril, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1846 in St Martin, Guernsey. The 1841 census for Guernset lists John as 15yrs, living at Military Rd., St. Martin, Guernsey with his parents Peter & Susan Le Pattoril. |
| | LESTER ? | William | Shipwright | 1800: William Lester , shipwright. Born about 1800 in Aylsford, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 40yrs, living in Northfleet, Kent with wife Mary 30yrs (born Kent). Children: John 7yrs; Thomas 4yrs; Mary 13yrs and William 1yrs. |
| | LEWIS | George Aaron | Shipwright | 1798: George Aaron Lewis, shipwright. Born 1798 and baptised in the parish of Rotherhithe, Poplar, London. George is found in the UK census for 1841 through to 1881 census, living at 3 North Road, Poplar, London. Contact Jill by |
| | LIDDAD ? | Richard | Shipwright | 1800: Richard Lidiard?, shipwright. Born 1800-1801 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 40yrs, living at 21 How Street Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Jane 30yrs (born Devon). |
| | LIDDLE | John | Shipwright | 1846: John Liddle, Shipwright, Northfleet, Kent, England. John & his wife Elaine had five children baptized (on the same day)17th February 1861 by Vicar J Southgate. Thomas Goddard Liddle born 19th February 1846, Joseph Goddard Liddle born 16th May 1850, Alfred Liddle born 20th Apil 1854, William Henry Liddle born 17th April 1856, Eleanor Liddle born 3rd April 1858. Also listed here are two Goddard children Baptised at the same time, who could be related, being as Thomas & Joseph Liddle have a middle name of Goddard. See theis Shiprwrights Index for the Goddard family. They are Joseph Goddard born Aug 1854 and Alice Goddard born March 1859 both born to John Goddard a Shipwright & Alice of Northfleet. Information came via the Kent email list. No contact name. See http://cityark.medway gov uk 621jpg. & 622 jpg. Pages 133 & 134. |
| | LINE | William B. | Shipwright | 1823: William. B. Line, shipwright. Born about 1823 in Guernsey. The 1851 UK census lists William as 28yrs, lodging with the Torr family in Ebrington Street, Kingbridge, Devon |
| | LINES | Henry | Shipwright | 1820: Henry Lines, shipwright apprentice. Biorn 1820-1821 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Henry as 20yrs, living in Woolster Street Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his parents John 50yrs (shipwright )and Mary 50yrs Lines. Brother WIlliam 15yrs (shipwright). |
| | LINES | John | Shipwright | 1790: John Lines, shipwright. Born 1790-1791 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 50yrs, living in Woolster Street Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife :Mary 50yrs (born Devon). Sons Henry and William Lines are shipwrights listed here. |
| | LINES | William | Shipwright | 1826: William Lines, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1826 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 15yrs, living in Woolster Street Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Parents John 50yrs (shipwright) and Mary 50yrs Lines. Brother Henry Lines 20yrs (shipwright). |
| | LONG | Edward | Shipwright | 1831: Edward Long, shipwright. Born about 1831 in Northwood, Isle of Wight, England. The 1891 census lists him as 60yrs, living at ?Bilton House, Fellows Road, Norhthwood, Isle of Wight with wife Charlotte 47yrs. Children: Harriet 15yrs, Susan.J. 10yrs. |
| | MACEY | James | Shipwright | 1806: James Macey, shipwright. Born about 1806 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Northfleet, Kent with wife Mary 40yrs (born Kent) & Son: William 15yrs. |
| | MacKENZIE | William | Shipwright | 1820: William MacKenzie, shipwright. Born 1820-1821 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Northfleet, Kent; with wife Martha 20yrs (born - not in Kent). |
| | MAHONEY | James | Shipwright | 1809: James Mahoney, shipwright. Born about 1809,in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 31yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Lucy 25yrs (born Ireland). |
| | MAHY | Henry | Shipwright | 1822: Henry Mahy, shipwright. Born about 1822, St Peter Port. The 1861 UK census lists him as 39yrs, at Fosse, St. Martin, Guernsey; with wife Martha 43yrs ( born St. Martin). |
| | MARETT | Philip | Shipwright | 1838: Philip Marett, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1838, St Clement, Jersey. The 1851 UKc ensus lists him as 13yrs, at Wesley Street, Parish of St Hellier, Jersey with parents Philip (seaman)36yrs & Mary Marett 35yrs. |
| | MATTHEWS | William | Shipwright | 1835: William Matthews, shipwright. Born about 1835, Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 16yrs, at Duke Street, Stoke Damerel, Devon with his family. See Blacksmiths of Devon for father Samuel Matthews (born about 1811) and mother Ann. |
| | MAUGER | Nicholas | Shipwright | 1847: Nicholas Mauger, shipwright, apprentice. Born about 1847, St. Martin;, Guernset. The 1861 UK census lsits him as 14yrs, at Saïnts, St. Martin, Guernsey; living with grandfather Peter Mauger. |
| | MAXWELL | John | Shipwright | 1806: John Maxwell, shipwright. Born about 1806 (not in kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Terrace, Northfleet, Kent; with wife Jane 30yrs (born - not in Kent) and John 10yrs. |
| | MAYBURY | Stephen | Shipwright | 1821: Stephen Maybury, shipwright. The origin of Stephen Maybury is unclear, but he is first recorded when he marries Mary Barr from the Isle of Man at St Anne's, Liverpool on 12th April 1821. They have eight children between 1821 and 1838. Stephen then vanishes before the 1841 census, leaving Mary and a few of the Children in Liverpool. In a later census she is recorded as a widow. Contributor does not wish to be contacted. |
| | McKINNON | Stuart | Shipwright | 1890: Stuart McKinnon, shipwright. Born about 1890 in Scotland. Wife: Jane Smith McKinven, married in 1918 in Campbeltown, Scotland. Died: unknown. If you have information to share please contact Joe by. |
| | McKINVEN | Edward McKay | Shipwright | 1886: Edward McKay McKinven,shipwright. Born 1886 in Campbeltown, Scotland. Wife: Margaret Brown, married in 1914 at Campbeltown. Died 1956 at Irvine, Scotland. If you have information to share please contact Joe by. |
| | McLEAN | James | Shipwright | 1811: James McLean, shipwright. Born about 1811, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Bentham's Buildings, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Hannah 30yrs (born Ireland). Children: Marg 4yrs; James 2yrs; Arabella 9mths infant. |
| | McMILLAN | John (1) | Shipwright | 1849: John McMillan, shipwright [my grandfather]. Born 1849 Campbeltown,Argyll, Scotlan. Learned his trade in the shipyards on the Clyde.Married Mary Morrison 1876 in Liverpool, England, died 1892 in Southampton, England. Contact Joe by. |
| | McMILLAN | John (2) | Shipwright | 1876: John McMillan, shipwright [my uncle]. Born 1876 Dumbarton,Scotland.Learned his trade in the shipyards on the Clyde. Nothing else known about him.Family story is that he was "lost at sea". Contact Joe by.
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| | McNICOL | Angus | Shipwright | 1900: Angus McNicol ship builder. Chosen to go to Australia early 20th century to a ship building company in Queensland. Contact Marilyn by |
| | MEGAN | Michael | Shipwright | 1820: Michael Megan, shipwright. Born 1820-1821, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent |
| | MERTHY ? | Justin | Shipwright | 1820: Justin Merthy, shipwright. Born 1820-1821, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent; with Ellen Merthy 15yrs; Hannah Merthy 20yrs; |
| | MILTON | John | Shipwright | 1806: John Milton, shipwright. Born about 1806 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St. Charles the Martyr; with wife Charlotte 32yrs (born Devon). |
| | MINTER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1811: Thomas Minter, shipwright. Born about 1811 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Northfleet, Kent. |
| | MITCHELL | Joseph | Shipwright | 1820: Joseph Mitchell , shipwright. Born 1820-1821 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Northfleet, Kent. No other details
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| | MOFFATT | Richard | Shipwright | 1816: Richard Moffatt, shipwright journeman. Born about 1816, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Vauxhall Street, Plymouth Parish of St.Charles the Martyr with his mother Elizabeth 50yrs. |
| | MONK | John | Shipwright | 1800: John Monk, shipwright. Born1800-1801 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at 9 North Street, Plymouth Parish, St. Charles the Martyr; with wife ?Betsy 30yrs (born Devon). |
| | MOORE | William | Shipwright | 1816: William Moore , shipwright. Born about 1816, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with parents William & Jenny Moore. |
| | MOORE | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Moore, shipwright. Born about 1786, in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 55yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr with wife Jenny 55yrs (born Devon). |
| | MORGAN | Thomas William | Shipwright | 1865: Thomas William Morgan,shipwright. Born about 1865 in Oxford. Recorded as Boatsmith in 1881, 1891 and 1901. Married Sarah Ann Wood in 1888. Contact Rosalind by . |
| | MORRIS | Joseph | Shipwright | 1800: Joseph Morris, shipwright. Born 1800-1801(unknown-not recorded). The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Northfleet, Kent; with wife Elizabeth 40yrs (born Kent) & Alfred 12yrs; Robert 6yrs; Ellen 4yrs; Thomas 3yrs. |
| | MULDER | Jno | Shipwright | 1816: Jno. Mulder, shipwright. Born about 1816 in Holland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 25yrs, at Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr |
| | MURPHY | James | Shipwright | 1810: James Murphy, shipwright. Born about 1810 (not in Kent). The 1841 UK census lists him as 31yrs, at Benthams Buildings, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent; with wife Margaret 25yrs(born ?Ireland) & daughter Margaret 3yrs born ?Ireland). Also listed: Mick Driscott, 31yrs Shipwright born ?Ireland) |
| | MUSGROVE | Charles | Shipwright | 1826: Charles Musgrove, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1826 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs, at Jubillee Street, Northern Side, Plymouth Parish, St Charles the Martyr; with parents Joseph & Dunisha Musgrove (both born Devon). |
| | NAISBY | Robert | Shipwright | 1800: Robert Naisby, shipwright. Born 18800-1801 ?where, unknown. The 1841 UK census lists Robert as 40yrs, living in Beaumont Cottage, Northfleet, Kent with wife Jane 40yrs (born - not in Ken)t. Children: William 10yrs; George 8yrs; James 6yrs Mary 1yr. |
| | NEWBEGIN | John | Shipwright | 1864: John Newbegin, shipwright. Married at Duvauchelles Bay, Banks Peninsula NZ, 1864 to Marian Bond. Contact Anne by. |
| | NICHOLS | Samuel | Shipwright | 1762: Samuel Nichols, shipwright. Born about 1762 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Samuel as 79yrs, living in Gibbon Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with Elizabeth Nichols 30yrs. |
| | NICKELS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1795: Thomas Nickels, Shipwright in Fowey in 1795. Apprentice Shipwright: Richard Pain(see Shipwrights Index). Contact Richards descendant to share information contact Diana by. |
| | NICOLLE | Philip | Shipwright | 1817: Philip Nicolle, shipwright, ships carpenter. Born about 1817, Channel Islands. The 1851 UK census lists Philip as 34yrs, living in Samares Lane, St Clement with wife Rachel 41yrs (born St Lawrence, Jersey). Children: Phillip 12yrs; Ann 10yrs; Esther 8yrs; Elizabeth 5yrs. Visitor: John Esnouf 1yr infant. IN 1861 Philip is 4yrs; Rachel is 51yrs. Children: Philip.S. 21yrs; Ann. R. 20yrs; Esther 18yrs; Elizabeth 15yrs; Mary.L. 8yrs. |
| | NICOLS | Richard (Snr) | Shipwright | 1803: Richard Nicols (Snr), shipwright superintendant. Born about 1803 in Stoke, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Richard as 48yrs, living at 55 Navy Row, Devonport, Devon with wife Mary 48yrs (born devon). See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for son Richard (Jnr). Other children: Mary. J. 20yrs; John 8yrs; Sarah 6yrs |
| | NIXON | Robert | Shipwright | 1840: Robert Nixon, shipwright apprentice. Born 1840-1841 in Steynton, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 10yrs, apprentice to master shipwright James Thomas at Hubberston, Pembrokeshire |
| | NOCK | Thomas | Shipwright | 1776: Thomas Nock, shipwright. Born about1776 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 65yrs, living at 10 whitecrop Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Ann 50yrs (born Devon). |
| | OAK | Lewin James | Ship Carpenter | 1817: Lewis James Oak, ship carpenter. Born about 1817, Topsham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Lewis as 34yrs, living at Fore or High Street, St.Thomas, Topsham with wife Jane 31yrs (born Topsham). |
| | OWEN | William | Shipwright | 1826: William Owen, shipwright. Born about 1826-27, Staynton Parish, Wales. The 1851 UK census lists William as 24yrs, with wife Mary 23yrs, visiting the Gould family in Hubberston, Wales. |
| | PADDON | Edward | Shipwright | 1830: Edward Paddon, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1830, Dunshaw, Bideford, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edward as 21yrs, living at Torrington Lane, Bideford, Devon. Parents: pauper/potter George 68yrs and Izet P addon. Siblings: James 30yrs (unmarried); Mary 29yrs (unmarried); George 21yrs (unmarried); William 18yrs; Robert 15yrs; John 12yrs. Lodger: Robert Gabriel 16yrs(blacksmiths assist). In 1861 Edward is 30yrs,a shipwright, living in Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Emily 25yrs(born Bideford). Children: William.H. 6yrs; Elizabeth. A. 4yrs; Edward 4months infant. There is another Edward Paddon born about 1825 listed in the Wheelwrights Index. Not sure if they are the same person or not. |
| | PAIN | Richard | Shipwright | 1780: Richard Pain was my 4 x great grandfather. He was born in Fowey, Cornwall in 1780 and according to his indenture papers, of which I have a copy, became an apprentice to Shipwright Thomas Nickel in Fowey in 1795. On the completion of his apprenticeship in 1802 he moved to Devonport where he took up work in the Naval Dockyards. Wife: Ann Collom/Collum He died in Stoke Damerel in 1858. contact 4 x great granddaughter Diana by. |
| | PALMER | Edward | Shipwright | 1793: Edward Palmer, shipwright. Born 02 January 1793 and Christened 04 August 1796 at Stoke Damerel, in Devon, England. See familysearh.org . Parents were Edward and Elizabeth Palmer. The 1841 UK census lists Edward as 45yrs, living in Salem Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. Others listed: Elizabeth Palmer 40yrs (born Plymouth). Children: John Palmer 15yrs; William Palmer 9yrs; Elizabeth Palmer 7yrs. |
| | PANNETT | Richard | Shipwright | 1800: Richard Pannett, shipwright. Born about 1800, in kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 41yrs, at Beal's Platform, Blue Town, Kent; with wife Harriett 40yrs. Children: John 19yrs; apprentice; Harriett 15yrs; Charlot 13yrs; ?Sarah Ann 10yrs; Selyna 1yr infant. |
| | PEACH | John | Shipwright | 1799: John Peach, shipwright. John married Mary McTeere, widow, on 31 July at St Nicholas, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. In July 1799, at the baptism of their son Thomas at St Nicholas, Liverpool, John is described as a shipwright, abode Dockside. In July 1805, at the baptism of their daughter, he is described as a shipwright of Old Dock Side, Liverpool. He died in 1845 in Liverpool. He is one of my paternal ancestors. Contact Martin by |
| | PEEK | William B. | Shipwright | 1797: William. B. Peek , shipwright. Born about 1797 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 54yrs, living at 28 Cornwall Street, Devonport, Devon with wife Elizabeth 50yrs (born Devonport). William worked at HM Dock Yard Devonport. See Blacksmiths of Devon for son William Peek 19yrs. Also listed is daughter Elizabeth Barnes 21yrs and grandson John Barnes 2yrs. |
| | PENGELLY | Edwin | Shipwright | 1825: Edwin Pengelly, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1825 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Edwin as 16yrs, living at back of Tavistock Place, Plymouth Paris of: St Charles the Martyr. Parents: John.S. & Judy Pengelly. |
| | PENGELLY | William | Shipwright | 1810: William Pengelly, shipwright. Born about 1810 in England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 41yrs, living at 2 Wesley Street, Parish of St Hellier, Jersey with wife Eliza 37yrs (born Guernsey SPP). Children: William 9yrs; Emma. E. 5yrs and Ruth 2 months infant. |
| | PENNEY | William Alfred | Shipwright | 1853: William Alfred Penney, shipwright. Born about 1853 in Kent, England. The 1891 UK census lists William as 38yrs, living in Berridge Road, Sheppey with wife 42yrs (born Kent). Children: Florence Jane 12yrs; William Alfred 11yrs; Emily Alice 9yrs; George.C. 7yrs; Cordelia.J. 5yrs; James.J. 3yrs; Walter.W. 1yr infant. Brother Harry Jim Penney 24yrs (a hammerman). Contact Cheryl by . |
| | PENROSE | William | Shipwright | 1826: William Penrose, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1826 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 15yrs, living in Higher Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his parents Joseph & Mary. See Blacksmiths Index for his brother James. |
| | PEPPERELL | William | Shipwright | 1823: William Pepperell , shipwright. Born about 1823 in Malborough , Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 28yrs, unmarried, living at his sister and brother in law’s house in Union Street Malborough . Brother-in-law: Harris Thorning 41yrs (master blacksmith). His sister Jemima Thorning nee Pepperell 40yrs. Nephew Hercules Thorning 9yrs. |
| | PITCHER | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Pitcher, shipwright. Born about 1786 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 55yrs, living in the Terrace, Northfleet, Kent. Also listed is Sarah Miller 36yrs ; Charlotte Parker 22yrs; Sophia Featherstone 15yrs. |
| | POLKINGHORNE | William | Shipwright | 1800: William Polkinghorne, shipwright. Born about 1800 in Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 50yrs, living at 12 South St, Stoke Damerel with wife Jane 48yrs (born Torpoint, Cornwall). Seven children listed in census 1851 including son Joseph a Blacksmith (listed in Blacksmiths of Devon). |
| | PRATTEN | Francis | Shipwright | 1770: Francis Pratten, shipwright. Born about 1770 in Kent. The 1841 UK census lists him as 71yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Sheerness, kent; with wife Sarah 75yrs (born Kent). |
| | PRIN | James Allnut | Shipwright | 1844: James Allnut Prin, shipwright. Born 1844 in Plymouth, Devon, England. James Wife: Bessie Martin, married in Plymouth. Contact. |
| | PRIOR | Thomas | Shipwright | 1796: Thomas Prior, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1796 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 45yrs, living at Stoke Damerel, Devon with wife Eliza 20yrs (born Devon). |
| | PRYNNE | Samuel | Shipwright | 1834: Samuel Prynne, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1834 in Stoke Dameral, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Samuel as 17yrs, living at 9 St.John Street, Clowance with his parents Charles & Elizabeth. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for brother Robert 19yrs. Other siblings listed: William 22yrs, Elizabeth 15yrs. |
| | PULESTON | John | Shipwright | 1785: George Puleston, shipwright journeyman, born circa 1785 in Plymouth Devon. Married in 1816 thereafter shifting to Chatham Dockyard (Kent) where he stayed until 1835 when he returned to Plymouth. In the 1841 census he was a pensioner but resumed his trade in 1851, dying in 1853. Contact Patricia by |
| | PULESTON | John George | Shipwright | 1822: John George Puleston, shipwright. Born about 1822 in Old Brompton Kent, England. Christened 03 march 1822 at St Marys, Chatham, Kent. Son of shipwright George and Bessey Puleston. 1841: he was a shipwright apprentice in Plymouth. 1851: he was a tradesman in East Stonehouse. Found again in 1881: as an unemployed Shipwright. 1891: John is 69yrs a retired Shipwright; wife Charlotte is 58yrs. Children: Bessie.R.L.Puleston 21yrs; Florence.M.Puleston 17yrs; Henry.E.Pulston 14yrs. Granddaughter Beatrice. E. Puleston 8yrs. John died c 1901 in Plymouth Contact Patricia by |
| | PUTT | Josiah | Shipwright | 1825: Josiah Putt, shipwright journeyman, Born about 1825, Malborough, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 26yrs,at Lower Baston, Marlborough, Kingsbridge,Devon. Lives with widowed mother Elizabeth 54yrs. |
| | RANDELL | Oliver | Shipwright | 1840: Oliver Randell, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1840-41, Burton, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The 1851 UK census lists Oliver as 10yrs, apprentice to master shipwright James Thomas at Hubberston, Pembrokeshire. |
| | RANDELL | Thomas | Shipwright | 1810: Thomas Randell, shipwright. Born 1810-1811in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census li and ,William 7yrs. |
| | RAULTEFF | Edwin | Shipwright | 1819: Edwin Raulteff, shipwright. Born about 1819 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Edwin as 22yrs, living in Wicker Cottage, Gascoyne Street , Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Sarah 24yrs (born Devon). |
| | RAWLINS | John | Shipwright | 1735: John Rawlins, shipwright at St.James, Bristol, Gloucestershire. I have no further information. |
| | RENDLE | Richard | Shipwright | 1835: Richard Rendle, shipwright, carpenter. Born about 1835, Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 16yrs with his parents and siblings in Plympstock. See Wheewrlights Index for parents John & Harriet Rendle. Brothers: William. H. Rendle 17yrs (see Blacksmiths of Devon), John. W. Rendle 19yrs (see Wheelwrights Index). 1861: Richard is 26yrs, working at HMS Docks Sheerness. Wife Mary.J. 21yrs (born Plymouth). And son Richard.W. 2yrs. Visitor: John Williams 24yrs, unmarried (RN ships carpenter born Plymstock). |
| | RENDLE | William | Shipwright | 1805: William Rendle, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1806 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 35yrs, living in Jubillee Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Sarah 30yrs (born Devon). |
| | RHODES | Charles | Shipwright | 1816: Charles Rhodes, shipwright. Born about 1816 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Charles as 25yrs, living at 6 Briton Side, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Ann 50yrs (born Devon). |
| | RICHARDS | Hugh | Shipwright | 1846: Hugh Richards, shipwright. Born about 1846, Milford, Pembrokshire, Wales. Hugh worked with HM Dockyards Sheerness, Kent. The 1851 census for Wales lists Hugh as 4yrs, living with his parents Thomas (born about 1812) and Ann Bolton Richards plus brother Llewellyn 5yrs. In 1861 Hugh is 15yrs, working in the family business. The 1901 UK census lists Hugh as 53yrs, living at Delamark? Road, Sheernes with his wife Mary. T. (born Pembrokshire). One child listed: Winnifred .M. Richards 15yrs. Boarder: Milton Kendrick 24yrs (engine fitter at HM Dockyards). See Anchorsmiths Index for his father Thomas Richards (born about 1812? in Pembrokshire). Hugh’s brother Thomas (Jnr) in 1901 was working at the HM Dockyards, Sheerness (not sure what his trade was). The 1851 Welsh census lists his older brother Llewelyn Richards (born about 1945 in Pembrokshire) as working in their father business (brightsmith/brass/iron). The 1910-15 Valuation Office Survey shows Hughe's ownership of a property at Newport Pembrokeshire, his grandfather's home. Contact Dave at |
| | RICHARDSON | Andrew. Y. | Shipwright | 1786: Andrew. Y . Richardson, shipwright and publican. Born about 1786 in Sunderlan, Derb, England. The 1851 UK census lists Andrew as 65yrs, living at the King Street Ferry Boat, Kings Lynn, Norfolk with wife Ann 65yrs (born Sunderland). Son: David Richardson 40yrs (see Blacksmiths of Norfolk Index). Daughter: Sarah Hewitt 27yrs. Grandchildren: Henry.E. Hewitt 4yrs & Cecelia Hewitt 2yrs. |
| | RICKARD | William (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1829: William Rickard (Jnr), shipwright. Born about 1829 Devonport, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 22yrs unmarried ,Shipwright, Devonport, at 20 Dock Wall St, with his parents William (Snr) and Hannah (see Blacksmiths of Devon Index). 1861: Dwelling at 124 Fore St,Stoke Damerel with his parents, but he is now a widower aged 31. I have not been able to find him after this, or pinpoint who he married in the 1850`s. Contact Jean by |
| | RINDAL | John | Shipwright | 1820: John Rindal, shipwright. Born 1820-1821, Devon, England. The 1841 England Census lists John as 20yrs, lodging in Clarence Street, Townstal, Dartmouth, Devon with shipwright Robert Goodyear and family. |
| | RIPIN | Elias | Shipwright | 1806: Elias Ripin, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1806 in Devon, England. The 1841UK census lists Elias as 35yrs, living in Salem Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 35yrs (born? not in Devon) and Mary Ripin 9yrs. |
| | RIXON | Robert | Shipwright | 1840: Robert Rixon, shipwright apprentice. Born 1840-41,Steynton, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The 1851 UK census lists Robert as 10yrs, apprentice to master shipwright James Thomas at Hubberston, Pembrokeshire |
| | ROBERTSON | David | Shipwright | 1820: David Robertson, shipwright. Born 1820-1821 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs living in parish of Whippingham. Father:John 60yrs. Mother: Mary 60yrs. Siblings: Helen 25yrs; Adelaide 15yrs; John 15yrs; Sarah Gandy? 8yrs. |
| | ROBINS | William | Shipwright | 1730: William Robins, shipwright. Born circa 1730 in ?place unknown. Son of Richard Bunter Robins of Wiltshire. In his will dated 19 Feb. 1762, William Robins of Portsea, shipwright, provided for his wife, Martha, & three children, all baptised St Mary's, Portsea: William Robins, bap. 11/5/1755; Samuel Hall Robins, bap. 22/6/1760, & Ann Robins, bap. 10/1/1762. William Robins must have died soon after writing the will, as it was proved 17 April 1762. Contact Tony by |
| | RODGMAN | John | Shipwright | 1810: John Rodgman, shipwright. Born about 1810 in Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 40yrs, living at at Illfracombe, Devon . See Blacksmiths Index for parents master blacksmith John (born 1789) & Sarah (aka Sally). Brother William 43yrs, was Harbour Master at Ilfracombe. |
| | ROSE | Arthur James | Shipwright | 1878: Arthur James Rose, shipwright. Born about 1878 in Millton, Kent. Arthur married Ada Topsy Burchell in March quarter 1901, Milton. See freebmd.org.uk. Son Arthur Lewis Bapt. 21 Feb 1904 at Sheerness, Kent. Hoping for more information. Contact Cheryl by |
| | ROUTLEFF | William | Shipwright | 1791: William Routleff , shipwright, shipbuidler . Born about 1791 in Devon, England, The 1841 UK census lists William as 50yrs, living at 33 Lower Street, Plymouth Parish oft. Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 45yrs (born Devon). |
| | ROWE | John | Shipwright ? | 1789: John Rowe, shipwright (boat builder). Born about 1789 in The 184 UK census lists John as 52yrs, a boat builder living in Teats Hill, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Susanna 50yrs (born Devon). |
| | ROWLAND | Charles Richardson | Shipwright | 1825: Charles Richardson Rowland, shipwright. Born ?where and ?when (a guestimate). Charles married Mary Ann ?surname. Their son Charles David was Bapt. 09 July 1845 at Sheerness, Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by |
| | RUTHERFORD | Thomas | Shipwright | 1839: Thomas Rutherford ,shipwright. Born ?unsure maybe 1813 in ? Durham, England. Thomas is noted as a Ship's Carpenter on his Marriage Record 1 Apr 1839 to Sarah Butler, St. Thomas' Church, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham England. The 1851 Census shows he and his family living in Sunderland Durham (where he is originally from) as a Ship Wright. Contact Pat by. |
| | RYAN | John | Shipwright | 1820: John Ryan, shipwright. Born1820-1821, in Ireland. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at High Street, Blue Town, Kent. ?unmarried. |
| | SANDERS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1833: Thomas Sanders, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1833 in Bristol, Gloucester, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 18yrs, living in High Street, Bideham, Devon with his uncle John Sanders (see Blacksmiths of Devon Index). |
| | SAYWELL | Richard | Shipwright | 1825: Richard Saywell, shipwright, blacksmith. Christened 21 August 1825 at Gillngham, Kent, England. Parents: William and Elizabeth Saywell. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as15yrs, living Church Street, Gillingham with his parents and sister Hannah. In 1851 Richard is 25yrs, unmarried, a blacksmith, still living in CHurch Street with family. |
| | SEWARD | John (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1825: John Seward (Jnr), shipwright apprentice. Born about 1825 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 16yrs, living in Northfleet, Kent . See Shipwrights Index for his father, shipwright John (Snr) and siblings. |
| | SEWARD | John (Snr) | Shipwright | 1800: John Seward (Snr), shipwright. Born 1800-1801 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 40yrs, living in Kura Vale Northfleet, Kent. No wife listed. Children: John 16yrs (shipwright apprentice); Eliza 15yrs; Emma 11yrs. |
| | SHEARLE | Samuel | Shipwright | 1826: Samuel Shearle, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1826 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Samuel as 15yrs, living in Exeter Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his parents James & Mary. |
| | SHEPHERD | William | Shipwright | 1779: William Shepherd, shipwright. Born about 1779, Dover, Kent, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 72yrs, a shipwright at the shipyard Dy Yd, and living in Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent with wife Frances 70yrs (born Essex) and granddaughter Frances 14yrs (born Leath, Scotland). |
| | SHILSTON | John Dichitt | Shipwright | 1796: John Dichitt Shilston, shipwright. Born about 1796, Devon, England. John’s (1) wife was Mary Hole. They had a son names William Hole Shilston (see Shipwrights Index). The 1841 UK census lists John as 45yrs, living at Coxside China House, Plymouth Parish St Charles the Martyr with (2) wife Betty nee Pethick 40yrs and had 5 children of which one was my gggrandfather. Note there is no E on the end it is SHILSTON. Apparently the Shilston's had ship building at China House until 1905 and the business was sold off by Alfred Shilston, William Hole Shilston's youngest son. See the shipwrights Index for John’s brother William Ditchett Shilston. Contact Helen & Keith by |
| | SHILSTON | William | Shipwright | 1800: William Shilston, shipwright. Born 1800-1801 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 40yrs, living in Gasking Street, Plymouth Parish St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 40yrs (born Devon). Children: Priscilla 13yrs; William 10yrs; Francis 7yrs; John 5yrs. |
| | SHILSTON | William Ditchitt | Shipwright | 1796: William Ditchitt Shilston, shipwright, apprentice. Born about 1796 in devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists William as 45yrs, living at Coxside China House, Plymouth Parish St Charles the Martyr with wife Betty 40yrs [think she was a broderick but not sure). William,wife and family moved to Portsmouth. Apparently the Shilston's had ship building at China House until 1905 and the business was sold off by Alfred Shilston, William Hole Shilston's youngest son. See the shipwrights Index for William’s brother John Ditchett Shilston. Contact Helen & Keith by Contact Helen & Keith by |
| | SHOPLAND | Thomas | Shipwright | 1800: Thomas Shopland, shipwright. Born about 1800 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 41yrs, living in Teats Hill, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary. |
| | SIMPSON | George | Shipwright | 1823: George Simpson, shipwright. Born about 1823 in Devonport,Devon, England. George and Elizabeth Viney Davis married in 1845 in Plymouth, Devon. In 1909 he was living in Amhurst Road in Plymouth. Contact Susan by |
| | SISLEY | Henry | Shipwright | 1790: Henry Sisley, shipwright. Born 1790-1791 in Sheppy (Sheerness) Kent, England. The 1971 UK census lists Henry as 80 yrs living in Sheerness with wife Mary 80yrs (nee Exebee born 1791 on the Isle of Sheppey). Died 1878 in the Minster Workhouse). |
| | SKINNER | John | Shipwright | 1786: John Skinner, shipwright, Born about 1786, Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 55yrs, living at Monmouth Street,Topsham. I have no further information. |
| | SMALE | George | Shipwright,Blacksmith | 1825: George Smale, blacksmith, shipwright. Born about 1825 in Plymouht, Devon, England. Son of blacksmith Henry Smale and Betsy. The 1841 UK census lists George as 6yrs,living with his parents and siblings in Navy Row, Plymouth. In 1851 George is 15yrs, apprenticed shipwright. 1861: George is 26yrs, unmarried, working as a smith at HM Dockyards. Still living with his parents. George is listed in Balcksmiths Devon and Shipwrights Indexes. Contact Jenny by. |
| | SMALE | Joseph | Shipwright | 1834: Joseph Smale, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1834 in Plymouth. The 1851 UK census lists Joseph as 17yrs an apprentice shipwright at HM dockyards. See Blacksmiths of Devon & Kent Indexes for parents William & Ann plus siblings. His brother Joseph is listed in the Shipwrights Index. Contact Jenny by. |
| | SMALE | Matthew | Shipwright | 1830: Matthew Smale,shipwright. Born about 1830 in Plymouth. Census 1851: 21yrs apprentice shipwright at dockyards. See Blacksmiths of Devon & Kent Indexes for parents William & Ann plus siblings. His brother Joseph is listed in the Shipwrights Index. Contact Jenny by. |
| | SMITH | George | Shipwright | 1815: George Smith, shipwright. Born about 1815-16, Saltash, Cornwall, England. The 1841 UK census lists George as 25yrs. Living in Gillingham, Kent with wife Elizabeth 25yrs (born Devonport, D evon). Children: Elizabeth 4yrs. In 1861 George is 46yrs, living in Chatham, Kent. Elizabeth 44yrs . Children: George ?Andrew 19yrs (apprentice shipwright – later ?photographer); John A’d 17yrs (tin smith, gas fitter); Frederick W 10yrs; Matilda 1yr infant. |
| | SMITH | James | Shipwright | 1780: James Smith, shipwright. Born 1780-1781 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 60yrs, living in Clarence Street, Plymouth Parish of S .Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 40yrs (born Wales). |
| | SMITH | John | Shipwright | 1790: John Smith, shipwright. Born 1790-1791?where. The 1841 UK census lists John as 50yrs, living in Northfleet, Kent with wife Mary ?50yrs. |
| | SMITH | Robert (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1866: Robert Smith (Jnr), shipwright apprentice. Born about 1866 in Sheerness, Kent, England. The 1881 UK census lists Robert as 15yrs, living at 66 Hope Street, Sheerness with his parents Robert (a shipwright) & Elizabeth Smith. |
| | SMITH | Robert (Snr) | Shipwright | 1835: Robert Smith (Snr, shipwright. Born about 1835 in Newcastle, Northumberland , England. The 1881 UK census lists Robert as 46yrs, living at 66 Hope Street, Sheerness, with wife Elizabeth 44yrs (born Durham, Sunderland). See census 1881 for 6 children listed including son John(born 1866, a shipwright). |
| | SNELL | James | Shipwright | 1820: James Snell, Shipwright. Born 1820-1821 England. The 1861 Census for St Peters Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands lists James as 40yrs, living at ?16 ?Glatney, Guernsey with wife Caroline (nee Morgan) 40yrs. Children: Bertha 15yrs & Lily 7yrs. Living with father-in-law: James Morgan, 75yrs,widower. (RG12/4701 Page 16). |
| | SOLE | John | Shipwright | 1800: John Sole, shipwright, at HM dockyards. Born 1800-1801 in Minster Sheppey, Kent. 1851 UK census lists him as 50yrs, a widower, living in High Street, Blue Town, Sheerness with daughter Mary.A. Sole 19yrs. |
| | SPENCER | John | Shipwright | 1796: John Spencer, shipwright. Born about 1796, Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 45yrs, living in parish of Whippingham with wife Jane 40yrs. Children Listed: John 20yrs; Elizabeth 20yrs; Jane 13yrs; Louisa 4yrs; Eliza.H. 6yrs; George 4yrs. |
| | SPENCER | Walter | Shipwright | 1873: Walter Spencer, boatbuilder. Born about 1873 in West Cowes, isle of Wight. The 1891 census lists him as 18yrs, a boat builder, living with relatives at 3, Shaldon Cottage, Fellows Road, Northwood, West Cowes. Also listed at this address is his brother-in law James Frank Bright 29yrs (Shipwright), Kate Bright 25yrs (?nee Spencer). Nieces: Florence Bright 3yrs & Lynda Bright 10mths infant. His sister: Jessie Spencer, 20yrs, single. (Rg12/885 Page 26 Parish of St. Marys’s, West Cowes). |
| | SPUNNER | John | Shipwright | 1800: John Spunner, shipwright. Born about1800, Sheerness, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 40yrs, living at Rosher’s Wharf, Northfleet. In 1851 John is 52yrs, living at 2 Thames Parade St George Hanover Square, Belgrade, Middlesex with wife Elizabeth 39yrs(born Northfleet). |
| | STEDMAN | William | Shipwright | 1864: William Stedman, shipwright. Witness to a marriage at Duvauchelles Bay, Banks Peninsula, NZ 1864. Contact Anne by. |
| | STOREY | Thomas | Shipwright | 1710: Thomas Storey, shipwright. Baptized 1710 at Deptford, Kent, England. Parents: Daniel & Elizabeth Storey. In 1738 he married Sarah Ralph at Lee and they had five children, all baptized at Deptford. Thomas died abroad, probably in 1758 and Sarah continued to live at Deptford until her death in 1764. Contact Judy by |
| | STOREY | Thomas | Shipwright | 1746: Thomas Storey, shipwright. Baptized in 1746 at Deptford, Kent, England. Parents: Thomas Storey and Sarah Ralph. In 1761 he began a seven-year apprenticeship to a Shipwright at Deptford and then worked as a Shipwright, based at Deptford, until his retirement there in 1821. In 1773 Thomas married Mary Watson at Deptford and their ten children were all baptized at Deptford. Thomas died at Deptford in 1828, two years after his wife Mary. Contact Judy by |
| | STRONG | Robert | Shipwright | 1825: Robert Strong, shipwright. Born about 1825 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Robert as 16yrs, living at 13 Looe Street, Plymouth Parish of St. Charles the Martyr with his parents John & Mary. |
| | TARDIF | Nicholas | Shipwright | 1798: Nicholas Tardif, shipwright. Born about 1798 in Guernsey, Channel Islands. The 1861 UK census lists Nicholas as 63yrs, living in Blanches Rd, St Martin, Guernsey with Charlotte 57yrs (born St Martin). |
| | TATUM | George | Shipwright | 1681: George Tatum, shipwright. Source Citation: London Metropolitan Archive; Reference Number: COL/CHD/FR/02/1431-1436. Source Information: Ancestry.com. London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers, 1681-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Original data: Freedom admissions papers, 1681 to 1925. London, England: London Metropolitan Archives. COL/CHD/FR/02. Contact Imogen by |
| | TAYLOR | Henry.I(?) | Shipwright | 1847: Henry. J.Taylor (initial unclear), shipwright. Born about 1847 in West Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The 1881 UK census lists Henry as 34yrs, living in Ruby Street, Whippingham, East Cowes with wife Mary. J. Taylor 32yrs (born West Cowes). |
| | TAYLOR | John M | Shipwright | 1802: John. M. Taylor , shipwright. Born about 1802 in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists John as 49yrs, living in Row No.138, Great Yarmouth with wife Elizabeth 46yrs (born Yarmouth). See Blacksmiths Index for sons George 18yrs & Thomas 16yrs |
| | THACKWELL | Joseph | Shipwright | 1809: Joseph Thackwell, shipwright. Born 1809 Much Dewchurch Herefordshire, England and died in 1879. Joseph married Mary Hall. Children: Jane Elizabeth born 1829, Edwin James born 1835, Benjamin Joseph born 1837, Cardiff Clamorgan, a ships carpenter he died drowning working on the Manchester Ship Canal 1897. George John born1839. Contact Roy and Jean by |
| | THOMAS | Edward | Shipwright | 1796: Edward Thomas, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Edward as 45yrs, loving at 23 Higher Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Eliza 30yrs (born Devon). |
| | THOMAS | James (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1829: James Thomas (Jnr), shipwright. Born about 1829 in Hubberton, Wales. The 1851 census for Wales lists him as 22yrs, living with parents. See Shipwrights Index for father, master shipwright James Thomas and mother Damaris. |
| | THOMAS | James (Snr) | Shipwright | 1798: James Thomas (Snr), master shipwright. Born about 1798, Nolton Parish Pembrokeshire, Wales. The 1851 UK census lists James as 53yrs, living at Hubberston, Pembrokeshire, with wife Damaris 60yrs (born St Davids) and son James 22yrs (shipwright). Lodger Robert Beed 20yrs (Apprentice shipwright); 1829: James Thomas (Jnr), shipwright. Born about 1829, Hubberston, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The 1851 UK census lists James as 22yrs, living in Hubbesrton with family. See Shipwrights Index for father master shipwright James (Snr) Thomas and mother Damaris. Lodgers/apprentices: Robert Beed, Robert Rixon and Oliver Randell are listed in this index. |
| | THOMAS | William | Shipwright | 1806: William Thomas, journeyman shipwright. Born about 1806,?where. Information sent that in 1841 William was 35yrs, living at Yealmpton, Devon. No other information given, and as I can’t see him on the census, so this may have come from a Trade Directory. |
| | THOMPSON | William | Shipwright | 1796: William Thompson, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Kent. The 18141 UK census lists him as 45yrs, at Fife Yard, Blue Town, Kent, with wife Ann 47yrs. Children: William 15yrs & Elizabeth 11yrs. |
| | THOMPSON | William | Shipwright | 1800: William Thompson, shipwright HM dockyards. Born 1800-1801,Gravesend, Kent. The 1851 UK census lists him as 50yrs, living at Batts Yard, Blue Town, Kent. |
| | THORPE | Addison | Shipwright | 1781: Addison Thorpe, shipwright, superintendant. Born about 1781 in Yorkshire, England. The 1841 UK census lists Addison as 60yrs, boarding in ?Town Union Row, Gillingham, Kent. Others listed Elizabeth Drummond 30yrs and Emma Drummond 18mths infant. In 1851 Addison is listed as 66yrs, living in Thomas Street,Poplar . Others listed: his daughter Mary Drummond 37yrs . Son-in-law Francis Drummond 41yrs. Granddaughter Elizabeth Drummond 11yrs; Grandson Francis Drummond 6yrs. |
| | THOUME | Frederick | Shipwright | 1807: Frederick Thoume, shipwright. Born about 1807 in St Martin, Guernsey, Channel Islands. The 1861 UK census lists Frederick as 54yrs, living in at Hurel Rd, Vallon, St Martin with wife Mary 60yrs (born St. Peter ITW). |
| | TINSLEY | Edward | Shipwright | 1850: Edward Tinsley, shipwright. Born about 1850 in Lancashire. The 1911 UK census lists him as 61yrs, a shipwright, living at 93 Stanfield Road, Everton. Was a block, spar and mast maker in previous censuses, having followed his father William Tinsley (1824-1864) into that trade in Liverpool. Contact Stephen by |
| | TINSON | Edwin | Shipwright | 1838: Edwin Tinson, ship carpenter. Born about 1838 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Edwin as 13yrs, living in Silver Street, Barnstaple. See Shipwrights Index for parents William & Mary Tinson and see Blacksmiths Index for brother George. |
| | TINSON | William | Shipwright | 1796: William Tinson, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 55yrs, living in Silver Street, Barnstaple, with wife Mary 51yrs (born Barnstaple). See Shipwrights Index for son Edwin 13yrs and Blacksmiths Index for son George 16yrs. |
| | TOBY | Thomas (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1830: Thomas Toby (Jnr), shipwright apprentice. Born about 1830 in Topsham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 21yrs, living in Higher Passage Lane, St Thomas with his family. See Shipwrights Index for his father Thomas (Snr), mother Hemoine and brother William. |
| | TOBY | Thomas (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1796: Thomas Toby (Snr), shipwright . Born about 1796 in Topsham, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Toby as 45yrs, living in Higher Passage Lane, St Thomas, Topsham with wife Hermoine 45yrs (born Devon). Sons Thomas Toby 21yrs (shipwright) and William Toby 15yrs plus Matthew Warren 45yrs. |
| | TODD | Alexander | Shipwright | 1800: Alexander Todd, shipwright. Born 1800-1801 in Scotland. The 1841 UK census lists Alexander as 40yrs, living in Northfleet, Kent with wife Elizabeth 40yrs (born Scotland) daughter Jesse ) 7yrs and sons Frederick 4yrs plus James 10yrs. |
| | TOURTEL | John G | Shipwright | 1844: John. G. Tourtel, shipwright. Born about 1844 in Guernsey, Channel Islands. The 1861 UK census lists John as 17yrs, living at Fosse, St. Martin, Guernsey with his widowed mother Charlotte. |
| | TREGASKIS | Francis | Shipwright | 1827: Thomas Tregaskis, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1827 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 14yrs, living in Green Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his parents Francis & Ann. |
| | TREGEAR | Thomas | Shipwright | 1796: Thomas Tregear, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 45yrs, living at 9 Looe Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his mother ?Elizabeth 70yrs |
| | TUCKER | John | Shipwright | 1824: John Tucker, shipwright, carpenter. Born about 1824 in Came, Dorset, England. John Married Elizabeth ?Rogers (born 1829 in Came, Dorsetshire – see 1851 census). On 25 December 1874 at Lewisham, Kent , John’s daughter Elizabeth Jane (born 1848 in Brixham, Devonshire) married Josiah Thomas Amner (born 1850-1851 Sheerness, Kent) The Amner family were farriers and shipwrights. More information required. Contact Cheryl by |
| | TURNER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1834: Thomas Turner , shipwright. Born about 1834 in Morice Town, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists Thomas as 17yrs, living at No: 1 Ross Street, Morice Town, Stoker Demeral, Devonshire. Parents: Thomas (a rope maker )& Mary and siblings. See Blacksmiths Index for brothers William & Phillip. |
| | TURPIE | William | Shipwright | 1816: William Turpie, shipwright. Born about 1816 in ?Scotland. The 1841 UK census lists William as 25yrs, living in Northfleet, Kent with wife Margaret 25yrs (born Scotland) and daughter Margaret 2yrs. |
| | VANSTONE | Henry | Shipwright | 1839: Henry Vanstone, shipwright. was born in Stoke Damerel in 1839. A shipwright in the Naval Dockyards in Devonport, Devon, England. Contact Diana by. |
| | VIAN | John | Shipwright | 1806: John Vian, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1806 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists John as 35yrs, living in Higher Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Ann 30yrs (born Devon). Also listed is Elizabeth Vian 15yrs and William Vian 12yrs. Thomas Smith 50yrs and Mary Smith 44yrs. cannot see them on other census. |
| | VIAN | William | Shipwright | 1796: William Vian, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1796 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Wiliam as 45yrs, living in Jubillee Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 45yrs (born Devon). Children: Israel 25yrs (born 1816 blacksmith in Devon); Mary 20yrs; Caroline 15yrs; Eliza 15yrs; Eleanor 12yrs. Familysearch.org shows a death of one Israel Vian in the first quarter of 1844 in Plymouth. cannot see them on other census. |
| | VICKERY | Thomas | Shipwright | 1791: Thomas Vickery, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1791 in Devon, England. The 1841 Uk census lists Thomas as 50yrs, living at 14 Tin Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr wiwth wife Catherine 45yrs (born Devon). |
| | VOSPER | Richard | Shipwright | 1810: Richard Vosper, shipwright journeyman. Born 1810-1811 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists Richard as 30yrs, living in Jubillee Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. |
| | WAGSTAFF | Fred | Shipwright | 1880: Fred Wagstaff, shipwright. Fred married Frances Miriam Manning December quarter 1899 in Maldon, Essex. See freebmds.org.uk. Frances was born 1880 in Essex. Their son Ernest Arthur born 10 Jan 1904 in Sheppey, Kent. More information required. Contact Cheryl by |
| | WALK / WALKE | William | Shipwright | 1820: William Walk or Walke, shipwright, apprentice. Born 1820-1821 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 20yrs, at Jubillee Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with his Mother Ann 50yrs born DEV. |
| | WALL | Thomas | Shipwright | 1781: Thomas Wall, shipwright. Born about 1781 ?place. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at 19 Moon Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. |
| | WALLER | James | Shipwright | 1792: James Waller, shipwright. Born about 1792, Stoke Damerel, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 59yrs, a widower, living at 27 Charlotte Tce, Morice, Devon. Lives with daughters Louise A. 32yrs & Martha.M. 19yrs. |
| | WALLER | William | Shipwright | 1803: William Waller, shipwright. Born about 1803, Bracing, Norfolk, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 48yrs, living at St.Michales Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk with wife Alice 50yrs(born Flegg Burgh, Norfolk), a silk weaver. No others listed. |
| | WALLIS | William | Shipwright | 1794: William Wallis, shipwright. Born about 1794 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 47yrs, at Teats Hill, Plymouth Parish: St Charles the Martyr with wife Ann 47yrs (born Devon). |
| | WALTER | Thomas | Shipwright | 1791: Thomas Walter, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Eastchurch, Kent, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 60yrs, with wife Celia 61yrs. Living in North Street, Mile Town, Sheerness with daughter Jemima Batt 33yrs; son-in-law John Batt 34yrs (a swayer with HM dockyards). Granddaughter: Elizabeth Batt 11yrs. Other daughter Eliza Batt born 1851(after census). Thomas died before the 1861 census. Eliza worked for my GG Grandmother Maria Swales and was left a small sum of money in Maria's Will. Contact Ann by |
| | WARDEN | Samuel | Shipwright | 1781: Samuel Warden, shipwright. Born about 1781 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at Teats Hill, Plymouth, Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 40yrs. |
| | WARREN | Henry | Shipwright | 1781: Henry Warren, shipwright. Born about 1781 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at Friary Street, Plymouth, Parish St Charles the Martyr with wife Ann 55yrs (born Devon). |
| | WATSON | William | Shipsmith,Blacksmith | 1850 : William Watson, shipsmith, blacksmith in Durham, see 1851-1861 census. |
| | WAUGH | Thomas | Shipwright | 1844: Thomas Waugh,shipwright. Born about 1844 in Marylebone, Middlesex (London), E ngland. The 1861 UK Censys lists him as 17yrs, apprentice shipwright living at Webbs Alley, East Cowes, Isle of Wight with his grandfather David Dawkins ( a rope maker) and grandmother Jane Dawkins. |
| | WEBB | Benaiah | Shipwright | 1794: Benaiah Webb, shipwright. Born about 1794, Portsea, Hampshire, England. The 1851 UK census lists Benaiah as 57yrs, living at Portsea with wife Jane 52yrs (born Portsea). Children: Jane 22yrs; John 20yrs; James 17yrs; Emma 13yrs. Benaiah is an old Biblical name. |
| | WEBB | George | Shipwright | 1820: George Webb, shipwright. Born about 1820, Sheerness, Kent, England. The 1851 UK census lists George as 30yrs, living in Rose Street, Sheerness with wife Eliza 29yrs (born West Indies, British Subject). |
| | WENDELBORN | Henry Frederick | Shipwright | 1912: Henry Frederick Wendelborn, shipwright. Found on son's marriage record in 1912, Oxford, New Zealand. Spouse: Jane nee Mattocks. Son Leonard Bertram, 24, married to Ena Elizabeth Clucas. Contact Anne by. |
| | WESTAWAY | Robert | Shipwright | 1811: Robert Westaway,shipwright. Born about 1811 in Devon. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs,at 32 Exeter Street, Plymouth, Parish St. Charles the Martyr. With wife Eliza 30yrs born DEV. |
| | WHALEBONE | John | Shipwright | 1784: John Whalebone, shipwright. Born about 1784 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 57yrs, at 9. Benthan’s Buildings, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent with wife Martha 56yrs. Others listed all with same surname: Martha 25yrs; Thomas 23yrs; William 17yrs; George 15yrs; Charles 12yrs; and ?William Webb 3yrs. |
| | WHITE | David | Shipwright | 1849: David White, shipwright. Born 1849 in Monkwearmouth, Durham to Michael White, mariner and Eleanor King, daughter of John King, cartwright. In 1871 he was a shipwright, living with his widowed father. In 1881 a shipwright, living with his wife and daughter and his father. David died in 1882 in Sunderland, Durham. Contact Dianne by. |
| | WHITE | John | Shipwright | 1791: John White, shipwright. Born about 1791 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, in parish of Whippingham with wife Elizabeth 50yrs. Children: John 20yrs(apprentice shipwright); George 15yrs(apprentice shipwright); William 15yrs (apprentice shipwright). |
| | WHITE | Joseph | Shipwright | 1800: Joseph White, shipwright, ship builder. Born 1800-1801, Isle of Wight. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs living in Castle Street, parish of Whippingham with wife Ann 40yrs. Children listed: Joseph 15yrs; Fred'k 9yrs; Thomas 3yrs; Henny 1yr infant.Servants: Ann Lane 15yrs and Sarah Cooke 40yrs. |
| | WHITELOCK | James | Shipwright | 1811: James Whitelock, shipwright and blacksmith in Cumberland, England. No other details given. Contact Margaret by. |
| | WHITMORE | Elias | Shipwright,Pauper | 1800: Elias Whitmore,shipwright, pauper. Born about 1800 in Shaldon, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 51yrs, a pauper,at 1-Devon Lunatic Asylum St.Thomas. |
| | WIBBIN | Henry | Shipwright | 1776: Henry Wibbin, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1776 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 65yrs, at Stillman Street, Plymouth, Parish of St.Charles the Martyr with wife Elizabeth 60yrs (born Devon). |
| | WILLIAMS | Albert | Shipwright | 1851: Albert Williams, shipwright. Contributor did not send any further info and I cannot find him on the 1851 census. Devon Ship builder. Wife: Mary Ann. |
| | WILLIAMS | Frederick | Shipwright | 1833: Frederick Williams, shipwright. Born about 1833, Gillingham, Kent, England. The 1881 UK census lists him as 48yrs living at 85 Railway Street, Gillingham with daughter Alice 19yrs, dressmaker. |
| | WILLIAMS | Joseph W. | Shipwright | 1830: Joseph W. Williams, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1830 in Plymstock, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 21yrs, at 10 Lower St, Plymouth, Devon. with his sister Elizabeth 18yrs. Brother of William.H.(Shipwright). See Blacksmiths Index for parents Richard & Elizabeth. |
| | WILLIAMS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1806: Thomas Williams , shipwright. Born about 1806 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, at 9 Green Street, Plymouth, Parish St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary 50yrs, and Sarah 15yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1826: Thomas Williams,shipwright. Born about 1826 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 15yrs, at 3 Moon Lane,Plymouth, Parish St Charles the Martyr. with Grace 50yrs & Ellen 15yrs. |
| | WILLIAMS | William | Shipwright | 1786: William Williams, shipwright journeyman. Born about 1786 Isle of Wight, England. The 1841 Uk census lists him as 55yrs, living in Castle Street, parish of Whippingham. |
| | WILLIAMS | William H. | Shipwright | 1835: William.H.Williams, shipwright apprentice. Born about 1835 in Plymstock, Devon. The 1851 UK census lists him as 16yrs, at 10 Lower St, Plymouth; with his sister Elizabeth 18yrs. Brother of Joseph.W.(Shipwright). See Blacksmiths Index for parents Richard & Elizabeth. |
| | WILLING | Samuel | Shipwright | 1800: Samuel Willing, Shipwright. Born 1800-1801 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 40yrs, at Sutton Place Plymouth, Parish St Charles the Martyr with wife Anabella 35yrs. |
| | WILLIS | Thomas | Shipwright | 1835: Thomas Willis, shipwright (boat builder). Born about 1835 East Stonehouse, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 16yrs, at 2 Quarry Street,East Stonehouse,Devon. See Blacksmiths of Devon Index for parents Thomas & Rebecca & siblings. |
| | WILLS | James | Shipwright | 1796: James Wills, shipwright. Born about 1796 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists James as 45yrs, living in Clarence Street, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Maria 45yrs (born - not in Devon). |
| | WILSON | James | Shipwright | 1864: James Wilson, shipwright. James was witness to a marriage at Duvauchelles Bay, Banks Peninsula New Zealand in 1864. Contact Anne by. |
| | WINGENT | Thomas | Shipwright | 1806: Thomas Wingent, shipwright. Born about 1806, Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists Thomas as 35yrs, living in Gillingham, Kent with wife Jemima 30yrs (born Kent). Children: Frederick 14 months infant. Also listed is John Willfor 6yrs and John mason 25yrs (journeyman tailor). In 1851 Thomas is 47yrs still in Gillingham. Jemima is listed as 37yrs. Children: Thomas 3yrs; Frederick 1yr infant. |
| | WISEMAN | James Precious | Shipwright | 1789: James Precious Wiseman, shipwright, Superintendant Shipyard. Born about 1789, Burnham, Essex, England. The 1851 UK census lists James as 62yrs, living Rose Street, Sheerness, Kent with wife Ann 61yrs (born Lynn, Norfolk). Daughter Charlotte 41yrs,unmarried. Son William James Wiseman 22yrs (shipwright) and his wife Mary Ann Wiseman 25yrs (born London). |
| | WISEMAN | William James | Shipwright | 1829: William James Wiseman, shipwright. Born about 1829, Sheerness, Kent, England. The 1851 UK census lists William as 22yrs, livning with his wife Mary Ann 25yrs (born London) at his father’s house Rose Street, Sheerness. See Shipwrights Index for his father James P. Wiseman (born 1789) and mother Ann and his sister Charlotte. |
| | WISHMAN ? | William | Shipwright | 1806: William Wishman, shipwright. Born about 1806 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 35yrs, in Northfleet, Kent with wife Luisa 35yrs born Kent. Children: Sarah 8yrs,Sophia 5yrs,William 2yrs. |
| | WITFILL | Thomas (Jnr) | Shipwright | 1801: Thomas Witfill (Jnr), shipwright. Born about 1801 in Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 50yrs, a lodger with the TORR family at Ebrington Street, Kingbridge, Devon. |
| | WITHERELL | Benjamin | Shipwright | 1791: Benjamin Witherell, shipwright. Born about 1791 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 50yrs, at 4 Briton Side, Plymouth Parish of St Charles the Martyr. |
| | WOOD | Robert | Shipwright | 1827: Robert Wood,shipwright. Born about 1827 Plymouth, Devon, England. The 1851 UK census lists him as 24yrs, at 16 Green Street,Plymouth,Devon. Lodges with John & Mary Ann Creber. |
| | WORDWORTH | Richard | Shipwright | 1811: Richard Wordworth, shipwright. Born about 1811 in Kent, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 30yrs, at Northfleet,Kent with Eliza 20yrs ?wife or sister. |
| | WRIGHT | Josuah | Shipwright | 1805: Joshua Wrigh, shipwright (boat builder). Born about 1805 ?where (not in Kent), England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 36yrs, at Dockyard, Northfleet, Kent with wife Jane 35yrs born Kent. Children: Mary 10yrs,Jane 8yrs,Jubina 7yrs. |
| | WYATT | William | Shipwright | 1781: William Wyatt, shipwright. Born about 1781 in Devon, England. The 1841 UK census lists him as 60yrs, at James Street, Plymouth, Parish of St Charles the Martyr with wife Mary. |
| | YOUNG | John | Shipwright | 1845: John Young, shipwright. Born about 1845 in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England. The 1851 UK Census lists him as 6yrs living in Castle Street, East Cowes with mother Sarah. E. Young (nee Coppinger) 26yrs. Siblings listed 1851 include Ellen 3yrs; Mary 5mths infant. Grandfather John Coppinger 58yrs, widower, mariner. His father Daniel not listed here. The 1861 census lists John as 16yrs, apprentice shipwright living at Elm Place, East Cowes with parents: Daniel Young 40yrs (a mariner) and Sarah 36yrs. Siblings listed 1861: Mary 11yrs; William 8yrs; Daniel 6yrs; Charles 4yrs; Grandfather John Coppinger 68yrs, widower, mariner. His eldest sister Ellen Coppinger had married William Baskett (shipwright) in 1853. John moved to Portsmouth and became a sail maker (1871 census). For info on Coppinger branch contact Ann by |
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